Virginia

Scott

21,576

2020 population

1820

first census record

census records

About Scott

Scott, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 4,263. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 21,576.

Its recorded population peaked at 27,640 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 22 percent.

On the ground today, 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	21,576
2010	23,177
2000	23,403
1990	23,204
1980	25,068
1970	24,376
1960	25,813
1950	27,640
1940	26,989
1930	24,181
1920	24,776
1910	23,814
1900	22,694
1890	21,694
1880	17,233
1870	13,036
1860	12,072
1850	9,829
1840	7,303
1830	5,724
1820	4,263

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Scott

National Register of Historic Places listings in Scott, Virginia.

Mt. Vernon Methodist Church

Fulkerson-Hilton House

Hiltons

Bush Mill

Nickelville

Gate City Historic District

Scott

Flanary Archeological Site (44SC13)

Dungannon

Carter, Maybelle and Ezra, House

Maces Spring

Carter, A. P. and Sara, House

Maces Spring

Browse all Virginiahistoric sites ›

Other counties in Virginia

Explore census history and historic records for more Virginia counties.

Chesapeake Chesapeake city Chesterfield Clarke Clifton Forge Clifton Forge city Colonial Heights Colonial Heights city Covington Covington city Craig Culpeper Cumberland Danville Danville city Dickenson Dinwiddie Elizabeth City Emporia Emporia city

Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Scott County, Virginia

This page charts the census history of Scott County, Virginia. A full Aubrey report for an address here pulls together everything the historical record holds about the ground, from the earliest settlement to the twentieth century:

Overview

An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.

The Land

The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.

Geology

The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.

LiDAR Terrain

Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.

Conflict & War

The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.

The Civil War

The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.

The Soldiers

The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.

Native Heritage

The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.

Settlement

Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.

The Community

How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.

Rivers & Rail

The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.

Notable People

The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.

Historical Maps

Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.

Finds & Access

Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.

Literature

The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.

Spotlight

A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.

Points of Interest

The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.

Timeline

The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.

First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Scott County, Virginia report

Or see a real report first

Explore Virginia records

Virginiahistory ›NRHP historic sites ›Notable people from Virginia›

Frequently asked about Scott

When does Scott first appear in the US census?

Scott, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 4,263.

What is the population of Scott?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Scott had a recorded population of 21,576.

When did Scott's population peak?

Scott's recorded population peaked at 27,640 in 1950.

How many historic places are in Scott?

10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Scott, Virginia.

Aubrey Research

Research the history of any US location

Aubrey searches federal archives, archaeological records, historic registers, and primary sources to build a full historical report for any address or place in the United States.

Research your location View a free sample report