Scott County | |
|---|---|
 1900 Scott County Courthouse (replaced 1924 and again in 1955) | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi | |
 Mississippi's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°24′N 89°33′W / 32.4°N 89.55°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | 1833 |
| Named for | Abram M. Scott |
| Seat | Forest |
| Largest city | Forest |
| Area | |
| • Total | 610 sq mi (1,600 km2) |
| • Land | 609 sq mi (1,580 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3 km2) 0.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 27,990 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 27,507  |
| • Density | 46/sq mi (18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | www |
Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,990.[1] Its county seat is Forest.[2] The county is named for Abram M. Scott, the Governor of Mississippi from 1832 to 1833.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Scott County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.