Scott County, Tennessee
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 21127 people, 8203 households, and 6016 families living in the county. The population density was 39.7 people per square mile (15.33/kmē), it is 18th least densely populated county in Tennessee. There were 8909 housing units at an average density of 16.7 per square mile (6.45/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.55 persons, and the average family size was 3.02 persons. The population's age distribution was 26.1% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population of the county is 22039, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 21684 White, 64 Black or African American, 60 American Indian, 29 Asian, 0 Native Hawaiian, and 202 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $24093, making it the seventh poorest county by median household income among the Tennessee. The median income for a family in the county was $28595, making it the fourth lowest county by median family income in Tennessee. The per capita income for the county was $12927, making it the fifth lowest county by per capita income in Tennessee.
In 2000, 4995 pupils and students, of which 2508 are male and 2487 are female, 23.64% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 205 nursery or pri school, 361 kindergarten, 2532 elementary school, 1289 high school and 608 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helenwood Town | Scott County | 2.76 | 2.76 | 0 | 846 | 307 | 9217 | 18148 |
| 2 | Huntsville Town | Scott County | 3.32 | 3.32 | 0 | 981 | 295.3 | 16469 | 20069 |
| 3 | Oneida Town | Scott County | 10.31 | 10.17 | 0.14 | 3615 | 355.4 | 13906 | 23767 |
| 4 | Winfield Town | Scott County | 6.38 | 6.36 | 0.02 | 911 | 143.2 | 14059 | 25278 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 21127 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 21127 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 21172 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 21450 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 21534 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 21465 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 21555 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 21692 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 21792 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 21957 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 22039 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 95 | 110 | 205 |
| Kindergarten | 180 | 181 | 361 |
| Elementary school | 1300 | 1232 | 2532 |
| High school | 700 | 589 | 1289 |
| College or graduate school | 233 | 375 | 608 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County, Tennessee | $24093 | $28595 | $12927 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |