Scott County: Demographics & People
Scott County is home to 21,479 people, in 9,127 households. Median age 47.7 years. (9.9y older than Virginia). Population is 2% Hispanic or Latino and 1% Black. County is gaining 719 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 76 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 21,479; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 21,479 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 4,399 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 47.7y is 8.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 21,479 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 3,834 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 3,783.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 8,431.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 5,431 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 17.9% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 17.6% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 39.2% |
| Median age | 47.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 21,479 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 21,479 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 20,570 |
| Black residents | 274 |
| Asian residents | 15 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 5 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 24 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 131 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 460 |
| Diversity Index | 8.2% |
| Asian population | 0.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 1.3% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 1.5% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 60.3% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 21,479 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 21,330 |
| Residents born in this state | 6,587 |
| Residents born in another state | 14,534 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 12,960 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 247 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 209 |
| Foreign-born residents | 60.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
9,127 households.
| Family households | 5,491 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 9,127 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 719 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 16,778 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 16,059 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 719 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 20,725 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 5,738 |
| Pct With Disability | 27.7% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 736 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 21,294 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 19,615 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 565 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 732 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 330 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 52 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 1,679 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 7.9% |
| Pct White | 95.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29