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Scott County, MS
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Scott County, Mississippi.
Population
27,718
Land area
609sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Scott County
Scott County at a glance
- Scott County is 28% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,786, 14% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,700 (37% below Mississippi) and median rent is $888 a month.
- Its largest cities are Forest (5,357), Morton (3,656) and Hillsboro (999).
Local data for Scott County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scott County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,786
Poverty rate
22.2%
Median home value
$106,700
Prices +14.0% in a year
Median rent
$888/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,316), Irish Americans (1,375), Guatemalan Americans (796).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,999
13,651 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,946
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$170M
FY 2026, $6,072 per person
PPP loans
$41.2M
1,132 loans, 5,785 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$53K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Scott County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scott County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
545
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
49
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scott County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Scott County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Scott County, MS?
- Forest is the largest city or town in Scott County, with about 5,357 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Scott County?
- Scott County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39074, 39092, 39094, 39117, 39359.
- What is the population of Scott County, MS?
- About 27,718 people live in Scott County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Scott County?
- Scott County borders Rankin County, Madison County, Leake County, Newton County, Jasper County, Smith County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023