Scott County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Scott County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28123
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 123
Geography
- Land Area
- 609.23 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.16 sq mi
- Total Area
- 610.39 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.411959
- Longitude
- -89.533486
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,363
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 18,607
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,396 | 88.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,968 | 11.3% |
| White | 12,904 | 48.9% |
| Black | 9,443 | 35.8% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,500 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,106 | 5.9% |
| White | 10,016 | 53.8% |
| Black | 7,239 | 38.9% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 122 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 72 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,718
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,280
- Poverty Rate
- 21.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,065
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,095 | 47.2% |
| Black | 9,375 | 33.8% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,244
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,458 | 27.4% |
| Republican | 4,344 | 26.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,435 | 45.8% |
| Other | 7 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,126 | 43.9% |
| Female | 8,810 | 54.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,882 | 42.4% |
| Hispanic | 579 | 3.6% |
| Black | 8,190 | 50.4% |
| Asian | 101 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,227
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 32.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,568 | 37.3% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 10.5% |
| Black | 2,456 | 30.0% |
| Asian | 30 | 29.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,278 | 32.0% |
| Female | 2,888 | 32.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,485 (25.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,396 (13.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,483
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $117,083
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $860
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 3.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.