Scott County, Mississippi
Scott County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,264 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,061 inhabitants. Its county seat is Forest. The county was created 192 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Scott County
| Population : | 28,061 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from : | Scotts Bluff County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County |
| Area : | 1581 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | Abram M. Scott |
| Capital : | Forest |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1833 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:45:48 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Scott County is located at 32°24'23"N 89°32'16"W (32.4063800, -89.5376400). It has 6 neighbors: Jasper County, Leake County, Madison County, Newton County, Rankin County and Smith County.
Scott County map
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The largest city of Scott County is Forest with a population of 5,483. Other cities include and Morton population 3,522. See all Scott County cities & populated places.
Scott County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 5,483 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Morton | 3,522 | City in Scott County, Mississippi, USA |
| Lake | 327 | Town in Newton and Scott counties, Mississippi, United States |
| Sebastopol | 273 | Town in Leake and Scott counties, Mississippi, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Scott County
Scott County has 6 neighbours.
- Jasper County county in Mississippi, United States
- Leake County county in Mississippi, United States
- Madison County county in Mississippi, United States
- Newton County county in Mississippi, United States
- Rankin County county in Mississippi, United States
- Smith County county in Mississippi, United States
- Forest
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Scott County decreased by 0.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,264 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,377 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,355 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,328 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,543 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,432 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,351 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,436 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,319 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,124 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,061 | -0.22% | estimation process |
People born in Scott County (2)
People born in Scott County, including blues singer, songwriter and guitarist Big Bill Broonzy, United States federal judge Sidney Carr Mize, .
List
Other places with the same name (11)
- Scott County , Iowa county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 173,216 people.
- Scott County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 150,689 people.
- Scott County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 58,470 people.
- Scott County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 38,288 people.
- Scott County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 23,788 people.
- Scott County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 22,090 people.
- Scott County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 21,629 people.
- Scott County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 10,164 people.
- Scott County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 4,950 people.
- Scott County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 4,790 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
