Scott County Demographics
A map of Scott County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 47,704 | 83.5% |
Hispanic | 3,103 | 5.4% |
Black | 2,907 | 5.1% |
Multiracial | 2,594 | 4.5% |
Asian | 587 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 260 | 0.5% |
Scott County, Kentucky had a population of 57,155 in 2020. It was 83.5% White, 5.1% Black, 1.0% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Scott County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Scott County is the 17th most populous county of the 120 counties in Kentucky.
Scott County's White Population
47,704 residents of Scott County identify as White, or 83.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Scott County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Scott County is ranked #104 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Scott County is more White than neighboring Fayette County (66.8% White), Woodford County (83.2% White), and Franklin County (80.1% White). Scott County is less White than neighboring Harrison County (92.1% White), and Owen County (93% White).
Scott County's Black Population
2,907 residents of Scott County identify as Black, or 5.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Scott County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Scott County is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Scott County is more Black than neighboring Harrison County (1.6% Black), Woodford County (4.5% Black), and Owen County (0.7% Black). Scott County is less Black than neighboring Fayette County (14.7% Black), and Franklin County (8.6% Black).
Scott County's Asian Population
587 residents of Scott County identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Scott County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Scott County is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Scott County is more Asian than neighboring Harrison County (0.2% Asian), Woodford County (0.6% Asian), and Owen County (0.2% Asian). Scott County is less Asian than neighboring Fayette County (4.1% Asian), and Franklin County (2% Asian).
Scott County's Hispanic Population
3,103 residents of Scott County identify as Hispanic, or 5.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Scott County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Scott County is ranked #14 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Scott County is more Hispanic than neighboring Harrison County (2.1% Hispanic), Franklin County (4% Hispanic), and Owen County (2.2% Hispanic). Scott County is less Hispanic than neighboring Fayette County (9.2% Hispanic), and Woodford County (7.5% Hispanic).
Scott County's Native American/Other Population
260 residents of Scott County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Scott County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Scott County is ranked #49 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Scott County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harrison County (0.4% Native American/Other), Woodford County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Owen County (0.4% Native American/Other). Scott County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fayette County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Franklin County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Scott County's Multiracial Population
2,594 residents of Scott County identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Scott County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Scott County is ranked #12 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Scott County is more Multiracial than neighboring Fayette County (4.4% Multiracial), Harrison County (3.5% Multiracial), Woodford County (3.8% Multiracial), and Owen County (3.5% Multiracial). Scott County is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklin County (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.