Scott County, Virginia
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 23,403 people, 9,795 households, and 7,023 families residing in the county. The population density
was 44 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 11,355 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.51% White
, 0.59% Black
or African American
, 0.14% Native American
, 0.07% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.15% from other races
, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.42% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 9,795 households out of which 27.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.40% were married couples
living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the county, the population was spread out with 20.60% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 26.80% from 45 to 64, and 17.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 93.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,339, and the median income for a family was $33,163. Males had a median income of $28,328 versus $20,553 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,073. About 13.00% of families and 16.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.10% of those under age 18 and 20.50% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 23,403 people, 9,795 households, and 7,023 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 44 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 11,355 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.51% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.59% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.14% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.07% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.42% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 9,795 households out of which 27.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the county, the population was spread out with 20.60% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 26.80% from 45 to 64, and 17.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 93.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,339, and the median income for a family was $33,163. Males had a median income of $28,328 versus $20,553 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,073. About 13.00% of families and 16.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.10% of those under age 18 and 20.50% of those age 65 or over.
Notable Scott Countians
- June Carter CashJune Carter CashValerie June Carter Cash was an American singer, dancer, songwriter, actress, comedienne and author who was a member of the Carter Family and the second wife of singer Johnny Cash...
- The Carter Family
- Jerry Kilgore
- Riley Franklin McConnellRiley Franklin McConnellRiley Franklin McConnell was a United States Navy officer who served during World War I and World War II. McConnell was awarded the Navy Cross for service during World War II. A US Navy destroyer escort was named in his honor in 1943.-Biography:...
(USS McConnell) - Anne Goode Cooper (author)
- Charles Edwin Price (author)
- Dale Jett (singer, musician)
- Laura Wright (author)
Towns
- ClinchportClinchport, VirginiaClinchport is a town in Scott County, Virginia, United States. The population was 70 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kingsport–Bristol –Bristol Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area...
- DuffieldDuffield, VirginiaDuffield is a town in Scott County, Virginia, United States. The population was 91 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kingsport–Bristol –Bristol Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as...
- DungannonDungannon, VirginiaDungannon is a town in Scott County, Virginia, United States. The population was 332 at the 2010 census. It derives its name from the medium-sized town, Dungannon, situated in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland....
- Gate CityGate City, VirginiaGate City is a town in Scott County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,034 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Scott County....
- NickelsvilleNickelsville, VirginiaNickelsville is a town in Scott County, Virginia, United States. The population was 383 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kingsport–Bristol –Bristol Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical...
- Weber CityWeber City, VirginiaWeber City is an incorporated town in Scott County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,327 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kingsport–Bristol –Bristol Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined...
Unincorporated communities
- Fort Blackmore
- Hiltons
- Maces SpringMaces Spring, VirginiaMaces Spring is a small unincorporated community in Scott County, Virginia, United States, along State Route 614. The settlement consists of a small number of houses. There are now no stores in Maces Spring and its main claim to fame is its association with the country music group, the Carter...
- Yuma
- Rye Cove
- Mabe
- Stanleytown
- Snowflake
- Fairview
Public High Schools
- Gate City High SchoolGate City High SchoolGate City High School is a public high school in Gate City, Virginia. The school was built in 1956. The school employs 185 teachers and the student to teacher ratio is 21:1. The school recently received attention when David Taylor, a local resident, contacted the Virginia ACLU about a prayer that...
, Gate CityGate City, VirginiaGate City is a town in Scott County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,034 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Scott County.... - Rye Cove High School, ClinchportClinchport, VirginiaClinchport is a town in Scott County, Virginia, United States. The population was 70 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kingsport–Bristol –Bristol Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area...
- Twin Springs High School, Nickelsville