Data as of November 4, 2026 · refreshed automatically from the official Indiana voter file
Scott County, Indiana has 17,203 active registered voters across 16 precincts, as of November 2026.
Party registration
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How Scott County voted for president
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Scott County at a glance.
Scott County had an estimated 24,751 residents in July 2024, the 63rd most populous of Indiana's 92 counties, up 1.5% since the 2020 census. Of those, 19,292 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 17.6% are 65 or older. Its 17,203 active registered voters equal about 89.2% of that voting-age population.
It covers 190 square miles of land (130 people per square mile). The largest cities and towns are Scottsburg (7,413) and Austin (4,156). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 40.8, a median household income of $56,352, 12.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 70.9% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 10,187 votes were cast for president, about 52.8% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 23.5% and the Republican ticket 74.9%. The two-party margin moved from R+2.0 in 2008 to R+51.4 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 24,751
- Population (2020 census base)
- 24,385
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 19,292
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 89.2
- Residents 65 and older
- 17.6%
- People per square mile
- 130
- Land area
- 190 sq mi
- Median age
- 40.8
- Median household income
- $56,352
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 12.7%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70.9%
Largest cities and towns
- Scottsburg 7,413
- Austin 4,156
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.5% | 74.9% | R+51.4 | 10,187 |
| 2020 | 26.6% | 72.1% | R+45.5 | 10,161 |
| 2016 | 29.2% | 67.0% | R+37.8 | 9,060 |
| 2012 | 45.9% | 52.1% | R+6.2 | 8,716 |
| 2008 | 48.1% | 50.1% | R+2.0 | 8,877 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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