Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 28,423 people, with a population density of about 46.67 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 609.00 square miles (1,577.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Forest, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Forest.
Geographically, Scott County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Forest 485 ft and its lowest point at Sebastopol 430 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.