Scott County, Virginia
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Scott County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,576. Its county seat is Gate City.
History
Scott County was formed in 1814 from parts of Washington County, Lee County, and Russell County. It was named for Winfield Scott, a U.S. Army general who served in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the American Civil War.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 539 square miles (1,396 km²), of which 536 square miles (1,388 km²) is land and 3 square miles (8 km²) (0.6%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Wise County (north)
- Russell County (northeast)
- Washington County (east)
- Sullivan County, Tennessee (south)
- Hawkins County, Tennessee (southwest)
- Lee County (west)
Demographics
As of the 2020 census, there were 21,576 people, 9,000 households, and 6,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 40 people per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.5% White, 1.0% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
Communities
Towns
Unincorporated communities
Education
Scott County is served by the Scott County Public Schools system, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools.
Notable people
- Winfield Scott, the county's namesake, was a prominent U.S. Army general.
See also
- List of counties in Virginia
- Gate City, Virginia
- Weber City, Virginia
- Hiltons, Virginia
- Nickelsville, Virginia
- Dungannon, Virginia
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