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Scott County, Indiana
Scott County, Indiana. Scott County had 25,053 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 8 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs, 5 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 18143.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,053
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,384 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,526
Median household income
$56,352
±$5,484 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$158,400
±$9,743 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$822
±$63 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Scott County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,384 residents in Scott County. The Census Bureau estimates 25,053 for July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 24,526 over 190 square miles of land.
| Measure | Scott County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,526 | 6,851,073 | +767 |
| Households | 9,848±295 | 2,716,009 | +877 |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.07 | 2.46 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 10,840±30 | 2,976,568 | +203 |
Scott County's population since 2000
From 22,960 in 2000 to 25,053 in 2025: up 9.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Scott County?
Scott County holds 8 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 5 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Vienna Township with 10,849 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Vienna Township | 10,651 | $53,163 |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg | 7,345 | $38,578 |
| Jennings Township, Scott County | 6,437 | $40,512 |
| Austin | 4,064 | $31,520 |
| Lexington Township | 3,380 | $76,130 |
| Johnson Township, Scott County | 2,427 | $91,553 |
| Finley TownshipGEOID 1814323224 | 1,489 | $130,735 |
| BlocherGEOID 1805680 | – | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Scott County?
The median resident of Scott County is 40.8 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.6%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Scott County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±0.8 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±0.4 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1%±0.3 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% | 8.6% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.5%±0.7 pts | 75.4% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2%±3.1 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3%±1.1 pts | 7.4% | −5.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.2%±2.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.7%±2.2 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±1.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Scott County earn?
Half of Scott County's 9,848 households earn less than $56,352 a year (±$5,484), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $59,935 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Scott County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,352±$5,484 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,102±$4,331 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,061±$1,634 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6%±3.9 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.4%±7.6 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.2%±4.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6%±2.5 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Scott County?
Owners occupy 70.9% of Scott County's occupied homes and renters 29.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,400 by its owner (±$9,743). The median renter pays $822 a month including utilities, and 27.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Scott County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,400±$9,743 | $218,200 | +$31,639 |
| Median gross rent | $822±$63 | $1,062 | −$149 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.5%±9.0 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,179±$71 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.9%±3.9 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,840±30 | 2,976,568 | +203 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8%±2.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.2%±4.4 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.6%±3.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0%±2.0 pts | 16.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Scott County building?
Builders took permits for 38 new housing units across Scott County in 2025 (38 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Scott County get to work?
82.8% of Scott County's workers drive alone and 7.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Scott County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.4%±2.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±1.4 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.8%±4.0 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±2.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.4%±2.4 pts | 10.7% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min±2.3 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Scott County's census tracts?
Scott County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,324 (Tract 9668) to $80,274 (Tract 9669).
| Tract 966718143966700 | 4,826±465 | $73,365 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 966818143966800 | 3,690±334 | $31,324 |
| Tract 966918143966900 | 4,442±766 | $80,274 |
| Tract 967018143967000 | 5,754±585 | $38,391 |
| Tract 967118143967100 | 5,814±739 | $76,209 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Scott County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 63rd of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 18th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 92 |
| Median household income | 85th of 92 |
| Median home value | 67th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 67th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 88th of 92 |
| Median age | 52nd of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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