Scott County GIS Maps
Scott County, Virginia, has 21,576 residents and covers 535.8 square miles. The population declined 6.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Scott County is 51169.
Gate City is the county's largest population center. Scott County also includes 7 zip codes, 1 public school district and 18 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Scott County Trends
- Population
- 21,576▾
- Median Home Value
- $122,300—
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,166▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Scott County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Scott County Population
Scott County had 21,576 residents in 2020. That was 6.9% lower than in 2010. Scott County had 1,827 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 40 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Gate City, Duffield and Nickelsville.
Population Trend in Scott County VA
Scott County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Scott County Zip Codes
Scott County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Gate City (24251), Duffield (24244) and Nickelsville (24271). Gate City is the largest zip by population, with about 8,405 residents or 39% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 76% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Scott County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24251 | Gate City | 8,405 | ▾ -4.2% |
| 24244 | Duffield | 5,398 | ▾ -5.7% |
| 24271 | Nickelsville | 2,538 | ▾ -5.6% |
| 24290 | Gate City | 1,777 | ▾ -5.2% |
| 24258 | Hiltons | 1,259 | ▾ -22.5% |
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Scott County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Scott County Demographics
Scott County has a median age of 47.6, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 18% of residents are under 18, while 25% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 14.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Scott County VA
Median Age
47.6
Under 18
18%
Age 65+
25%
Bachelor's+
14.2%
Scott County School Districts
Scott County is served by 1 public school district with 4,166 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Scott County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County Public Schools | 4,166 | 100% | ▾ -2.4% |
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Scott County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Scott County Housing & Real Estate
Scott County has a median home value of $122,300 and a median gross rent of $665. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $215,000 and homes spent about 74 days on the market.
Scott County Housing Mix
Scott County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Scott County Housing Trends
Scott County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Scott County, VA
Scott County has 667 business listings across 230 categories. The largest categories in Scott County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (54, 8.1%), Gas Stations (26, 3.9%), and Baptist Church (21, 3.1%). The full Scott County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Scott County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Scott County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 54 | 8.1% |
| Gas Stations | 26 | 3.9% |
| Baptist Church | 21 | 3.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 16 | 2.4% |
| Discount Store | 15 | 2.2% |
| Farm | 14 | 2.1% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 12 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 12 | 1.8% |
| Public And Government Association | 11 | 1.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 11 | 1.6% |
Scott County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Medical and Counseling | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Weber City |
| Thomas Village Apartments | Accommodation | Duffield |
| Charles Bridwell CPA and Associates | Accountant | Gate City |
| The Zarati Shop Weber City | Agricultural Service | Weber City |
| Broadwater Trading Co LLC | Agriculture | Gate City |
| Scott County Life Saving Crew | Ambulance And Ems Services | Gate City |
| ChuBeez | American Restaurants | Duffield |
| Clinch River Life | Amusement Park | Duffield |
| Scott Veterinary Services | Animal Hospital | Gate City |
| Blue Morning Kennels | Animal Shelters | Gate City |
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Scott County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Scott County Basemaps
Scott County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Scott County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Scott County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.