Scott County Experiences Below Average Growth Over The Past Decade

Washington, DC (2011-03-16) According to the official 2010 Census, the population of Scott County increased by just 1,101 persons over the last ten years, a increase of just over five percent. In comparison, the county lagged behind the state average, but outpaced several neighboring counties.

According to the official 2010 Census data released on Wednesday, the population of Scott County on April 1, 2010 was 22,228 people, an increase of 1,101 persons or 5.2% over the last ten years. While Scott County experienced positive growth, the county lagged behind the state average of eleven percent, but experienced greater growth than nearby Anderson, Campbell, Fentress and Pickett Counties.

Of those counties contiguous to Scott, Morgan County was the only county to keep pace with the state average, posting an increase of 11.3 percent. The population in Morgan County grew from 19,757 in 2000 to 21,987 in 2010, an increase of 2,230 people. Fentress County likewise experienced more growth than Scott, posting an 8.0% increase over the decade. In 2000, the population of Fentress County was 16,625. Ten years later, the count climbed to 17,959, an increase of 1,334 people. Anderson County, according to the latest census, experienced an influx of 3,799 persons over the last decade, an increase of about 5.3%. The population of Anderson County went from 71,330 in 2000 to 75,129 in 2010. Pickett County topped 5,000 people in the latest count, going from 4,945 in 2000 to 5,077 in 2010, an increase of 132 persons or 2.7%. The population count in Campbell County edged up 862 persons over the last ten years, going from 39,854 in 2000 to 40,716 in 2010—a 2.2% increase.

Within the boundaries of Scott County, populations shifted over the decade, resulting in a disproportional number of people living in each of the county’s seven electoral districts. The latest counts were: First District – 3,203; Second District – 2,870; Third District – 3,123; Fourth District – 3,054; Fifth District – 3,460; Sixth District – 2991; and Seventh District – 3,527.

The local municipalities likewise experienced growth over the decade. Oneida remains the largest municipality in the county with a 2010 population of 3,752, an increase of 3.8%. Huntsville is the second largest and fastest growing city, posting a 2010 population of 1,248, an increase of 27.2%. Winfield grew slightly over the decade, experiencing a 6.1% increase. The 2010 population of Winfield was 967.

Across the state, the population increased 11.5%, going from 5,689,283 in 2000 and 6,346,105 in 2010.