Scott County, IN Demographics

The total population of Scott County is estimated to be 24,403 with 12,208 males (50.03%) and 12,195 females (49.97%). There are 13 less females than males in Scott County.
The median household income in Scott County was $49,499 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,632(3.19%) from $51,131 in 2020. This income is 66.35% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Scott County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of under 25 years old, at $70,885. Overall, the median household income for the county of Scott County stands at $49,499.
In Scott County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $34,392 for males and $22,178 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $55,686 for males and $36,139 for females.
In Scott County, there are just three different racial groups among households. Among these, American Indian and Alaska Native households report a median household income of $73,793, followed by White households at $49,321, and Two or More Races households with a median household income of $49,146.
In 2022, the population of Scott County was 24,588, a 0.62% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Scott County's population was 24,437, an increase of 0.27% compared to a population of 24,371 in 2020.
The median age in Scott County, IN is 40.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.93% were under the age of 15, 18.39% aged 15 to 29, 45.89% aged 30 to 64, 14.88% aged 65 to 84, and 1.91% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Scott County population: 95.53% are White, 0.22% are Black or African American, 0.83% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.19% are Asian, 0.86% are some other race and 2.38% are multiracial.