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Scott County, Mississippi had an estimated 27,666 residents on July 1, 2024, down 1.2 percent since the 2020 census base of 27,993, across 609 square miles. County output reached $1.45 bn in 2024, 458 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 34 7(a) approvals worth $31.3 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Scott County
How many people live in Scott County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202427,718
- Households9,686
- Average household size2.86
- Median household income$48,786
- Median age35.9
- Median gross rent$888 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$106,700
- Home value to household income2.2 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income21.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher13.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree4.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over17,706
- Population under 187,803
- Share under 1828.2 percent
- Population 65 and over4,395
- Share 65 and over15.9 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6415,520
- Civilian labor force11,370
- Unemployment rate5.5 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over57.1 percent
- Rank by population among Mississippi counties32nd of 82
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1554th of 3,222
Scott County is the 32nd largest of 82 Mississippi counties by population. A median home costs 2.2 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 28.2 percent against 15.9 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Scott County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202427,666
- Census 2020 base population27,993
- Population change since the 2020 census base-1.17 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 202447
- Births, 2024463
- Deaths, 2024334
- Natural change, 2024129
- Net domestic migration, 2024-187
- Net international migration, 2024107
- Total net migration, 2024-80
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-1,056
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2256th of 3,144
The county has lost 1.17 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. Births exceeded deaths in 2024 by more than net migration took away, so the population grew even though more people left than moved in.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Scott County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving439
- People arriving, from those returns893
- Tax returns filed by households leaving522
- Net household movement-83
- Adjusted gross income arriving$17.1 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-2.4 m
- Average income of an arriving household$38,852
- Average income of a leaving household$37,354
- Largest single originRankin County (100 households)
- Largest single destinationRankin County (125 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin County | 100 | 192 | $5.3 m |
| Newton County | 57 | 115 | $2.0 m |
| Leake County | 47 | 120 | $1.8 m |
| Hinds County | 26 | 57 | $904,000 |
| Neshoba County | 23 | 50 | $1.0 m |
| Smith County | 22 | 42 | $1.2 m |
| Lauderdale County | 21 | 39 | $651,000 |
Households arriving report $1,498 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Rankin County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Scott County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.45 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.30 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 202411.5 percent
- GDP change over five years28.7 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Mississippi areas BEA publishes25th of 82
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1545th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$52,186
Output grew 11.5 percent in the latest year and 28.7 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Scott County
- Covered employment, annual average13,546
- Establishments reporting527
- Average annual pay$45,025
- Average weekly wage$866
- Manufacturing, employment6,736
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$49,462
- Retail trade, employment1,232
- Retail trade, average annual pay$28,569
- Accommodation and food services, employment601
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$15,604
- Construction, employment513
- Construction, average annual pay$59,622
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment442
- Transportation and warehousing, employment294
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6,736 | 20 | $49,462 |
| Retail trade | 1,232 | 130 | $28,569 |
| Accommodation and food services | 601 | 53 | $15,604 |
| Construction | 513 | 45 | $59,622 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 442 | 20 | $28,878 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 294 | 28 | $48,748 |
| Finance and insurance | 168 | 27 | $45,606 |
| Wholesale trade | 111 | 20 | $71,118 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 6,736 jobs, 49.7 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Scott County?
- Establishments, all industries458
- Employment at those establishments11,161
- Annual payroll$469.6 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents16.5
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Scott County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202423
- Declared construction value permitted$6.3 m
- Single family units authorized21
- Multifamily units authorized2
- Multifamily share of units8.7 percent
- Average declared value per unit$276,080
- Units authorized per 1,000 households2.4
Single-family homes are 91.3 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Scott County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded34
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$31.3 m
- Average 7(a) approval$920,947
- Median 7(a) approval$614,000
- 10th percentile approval$63,290
- 90th percentile approval$2,245,000
- Largest single approval$5,000,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)203
- Jobs per approval6.0
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active10
- Distinct industries receiving approvals17
- Median 7(a) term180 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer14.7 percent
- Loans on real estate terms5
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter13
- Franchise loans2
- Franchise share of approvals5.9 percent
- Leading industry by approval countBroilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production (11)
- Most active lenderCommunity Bank of Mississippi (16)
The average approval of $920,947 sits well above the median of $614,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 14.7 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Scott County
Do SBA loans in Scott County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded4
- Paid in full4
- Charged off0
- Status: Cancelled3
- Status: Paid in full4
- Status: Exempt from disclosure24
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed3
Only 4 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Scott County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Forest, approvals15
- Morton, approvals8
- Lake, approvals4
- Lena, approvals4
- Pulaski, approvals2
- Pelahatchie, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 15 | $11,944,600 |
| Morton | 8 | $6,755,700 |
| Lake | 4 | $3,323,900 |
| Lena | 4 | $2,298,000 |
| Pulaski | 2 | $5,940,000 |
| Pelahatchie | 1 | $1,050,000 |
Forest accounts for 15 approvals against 8 in Morton. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Scott County?
- Land area609 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Mississippi counties31st of 82
- Width, east to west26.9 mi
- Height, north to south28.5 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land46
- Establishments per square mile0.75
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Scott County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Scott County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 280280
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book6
- Of those, participating in the NFIP6
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Scott County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Scott County (community 280280), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Scott County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202427,718
- Households9,686
- Average household size2.86
- Median household income$48,786
- Median age35.9
Common questions
Scott County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Scott County, Mississippi?
The Census Bureau estimates 27,666 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 27,718, in 9,686 households, ranking 32nd of 82 Mississippi counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Scott County's population growing?
The population has fallen 1.17 percent since the 2020 census base of 27,993, to 27,666 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 463 births against 334 deaths, with net migration of -80. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Scott County?
$48,786. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $106,700, which is 2.2 times income, and median gross rent is $888 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Scott County?
458 establishments, employing 11,161 people with an annual payroll of $469.6 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Scott County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 6,736 jobs, 49.7 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 13,546 jobs at an average annual pay of $45,025, or $866 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Scott County?
34 7(a) approvals totaling $31.3 m since FY2020, across 10 lenders, with a median approval of $614,000. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Scott County?
23 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $6.3 m. Multifamily was 8.7 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Scott County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Scott County come from?
The largest single origin is Rankin County, with 100 households. Arriving households report an average income of $38,852 against $37,354 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Scott County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Scott County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Scott.
6 Census places lie wholly or partly in Scott County. All 6 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | city | 5,357 | 15 | Wholly in this county |
| Morton | city | 3,656 | 8 | Wholly in this county |
| Hillsboro | CDP | 999 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Lake | town | 522 | 4 | 38.8 percent here, 61.2 percent Newton County |
| Sebastopol | town | 212 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Harperville | CDP | 192 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 7 of the county's 34 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Scott County, the largest being Lena (4), Pulaski (2), Pelahatchie (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.