Scott County, TN

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Population

21,949

0.363% decline

Poverty Rate

26.2%


Median Age

38.7


Median Household Income

$31,875

3.17% growth

Number of Employees

8,347

5.94% growth

Median Property Value

$86,700

0% growth

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In 2017, Scott County, TN had a population of 21.9k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $31,875. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Scott County, TN declined from 22,029 to 21,949, a -0.363% decrease and its median household income grew from $30,897 to $31,875, a 3.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Scott County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (97.5%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (0.77%), White (Hispanic) (0.579%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.533%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.346%). N/A% of the people in Scott County, TN speak a non-English language, and 99.9% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Scott County, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville (153 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Scott County, TN is $86,700, and the homeownership rate is 69.7%. Most people in Scott County, TN commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Scott County, TN is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Scott County, TN employs 8.35k people. The largest industries in Scott County, TN are Manufacturing (1,652 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,065 people), and Retail Trade (998 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($73,672), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($51,705), and Transportation & Warehousing ($45,968).

Median household income in Scott County, TN is $31,875. Males in Scott County, TN have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,201. The income inequality in Scott County, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$31,875

2017 value

± $3,034

3.17%

1 Year Growth

± 13.9%

Households in Scott County, TN have a median annual income of $31,875, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $30,897 in 2016, which represents a 3.17% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Scott County, TN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$57,961

Average Male Salary

± $1,374

$42,201

Average Female Salary

± $943

In 2017, full-time male employees in Tennessee made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Tennessee by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $53,011 ± $6,619

  2. White

    $46,471 ± $904

  3. American Indian

    $40,237 ± $11,516

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Tennessee workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Tennessee by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Scott County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.466

2017 Wage GINI

0.465

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.325% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9754

  2. Census Tract 9752

  3. Census Tract 9751

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Scott County, TN was Census Tract 9754 with a value of $38,611, followed by Census Tract 9752 and Census Tract 9751, with respective values of $34,423 and $32,561.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Scott County, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

26.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Scott County, TN (5.63k out of 21.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    5,494 ± 510

  2. Hispanic

    90 ± 106

  3. Two Or More

    76 ± 108

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Scott County, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

8.35k

2017 Value

± 655

5.94%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Scott County, TN grew at a rate of 5.94%, from 7.88k employees to 8.35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Scott County, TN, are Production Occupations (1,305 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,040 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (743 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Scott County, TN.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Scott County, TN, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (1,305 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,040 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (743 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Scott County, TN has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (3.22 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.7 times), and Material Moving Occupations (2.12 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Scott County, TN, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($100,507), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($75,035), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($65,750).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.35k

2017 Value

± 655

5.94%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Scott County, TN grew at a rate of 5.94%, from 7.88k employees to 8.35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Scott County, TN, are Manufacturing (1,652 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,065 people), and Retail Trade (998 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Scott County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Scott County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Scott County, TN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (1,652 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,065 people), and Retail Trade (998 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Scott County, TN has an unusually high number of Utilities (2.81 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.95 times), and Construction (1.76 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Scott County, TN, by median earnings, are Information ($73,672), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($51,705), and Transportation & Warehousing ($45,968).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Pharmaceuticals

    $38.9B

  2. Motorized vehicles

    $35.5B

  3. Mixed freight

    $29.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $38.9B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($35.5B) and Mixed freight ($29.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$366B

2020 Value

$525B

Projected 2045 Value

43.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $366B. This is expected to increase 43.2% to $525B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Kentucky

    $31.6B

  2. Texas

    $18.7B

  3. Georgia

    $18.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Kentucky with $31.6B, followed by Texas with $18.7B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

88.1% of the population of Scott County, TN has health coverage, with 32.7% on employee plans, 30.5% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Scott County, TN was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106).

Primary care physicians in Scott County, TN see 2195 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.182% decrease from the previous year (2199 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3658 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3135 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Dyer County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17.5%). Additionally, Hardeman County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,195 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Scott County, TN see an average of 2,195 patients per year. This represents a 0.182% decrease from the previous year (2,199 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Scott County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,372

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,680

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,677

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,371

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Tennessee (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.74%, from $7,106 to $7,372.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

11.9%

Uninsured

32.7%

Employer Coverage

30.5%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

2.17%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Scott County, TN declined by 7.5% from 12.9% to 11.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Scott County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Dyer County

    17.5% prevalence

  2. Cocke County

    17% prevalence

  3. Fayette County

    16.8% prevalence

Dyer County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Tennessee, at 17.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Tennessee by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Scott County, TN is home to a population of 21.9k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 0.228% of Scott County, TN residents were born outside of the country (50 people).

In 2017, there were 127 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.4k people) in Scott County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 169 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 127 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

39

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

33

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 51

In 2017, the median age of all people in Scott County, TN was 38.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 33. But people in Scott County, TN are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Scott County, TN residents was 39.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.228%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

50 people

0.163%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

36 people

As of 2017, 0.228% of Scott County, TN residents (50 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Scott County, TN was 0.163%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    92,263 ± 7,405 people

  2. India

    21,162 ± 3,566 people

  3. Guatemala

    12,669 ± 2,761 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 92,263 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 21,162 and Guatemala with 12,669.

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Citizenship

99.9%

2017 Citizenship

99.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.9% of Scott County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Scott County, TN was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Scott County, TN

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    21.4k ± 23

  2. Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic)

    169 ± 57.8

  3. White (Hispanic)

    127 ± 42

In 2017, there were 127 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.4k people) in Scott County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 169 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 127 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Scott County, TN as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    390 ± 113

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    180 ± 117

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    171 ± 83

Scott County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Scott County, TN awarded 153 degrees. The student population of Scott County, TN is skewed towards men, with 148 male students and 128 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Scott County, TN are White (150 and 98%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2 and 1.31%), Two or More Races (1 and 0.654%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Scott County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville (153 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Scott County, TN are Lineworker (33 and 21.6%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (25 and 16.3%), and Executive Assistant (16 and 10.5%).

The median tuition costs in Scott County, TN are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Pharmacy Technician

    13 degrees awarded

  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

    13 degrees awarded

  3. Executive Assistant

    16 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Scott County, TN was Pharmacy Technician with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Scott County, TN according to their major.

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Universities

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

153 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Scott County, TN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville with 153 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

90

Degrees Awarded to Men

63

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 90 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Scott County, TN, which is 1.43 times more than the 63 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Scott County, TN by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    150 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    2 degrees awarded

  3. Two or More Races

    1 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Scott County, TN were to White students. These 150 degrees mean that there were 75 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Scott County, TN was $86,700 in 2017, which is 0.377 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $86,700 to $86,700, a 0% change. The homeownership rate in Scott County, TN is 69.7%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Scott County, TN have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Scott County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$86,700

2017 Median

± $4,739

$86,700

2016 Median

± $4,586

In 2017, the median property value in Scott County, TN stayed at to $86,700 from the previous year's value of $86,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Scott County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Scott County, TN the largest share of households have a property value in the $40k - $50k range.

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Household Income

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$31,875

Median Household Income

± $3,034

8.52k

Number of Households

± 618

In 2017, the median household income of the 8.52k households in Scott County, TN grew to $31,875 from the previous year's value of $30,897.

The following chart displays the households in Scott County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Scott County, TN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Scott County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

69.7%

2017 Homeownership

70.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 69.7% of the housing units in Scott County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Scott County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

27.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Scott County, TN have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 4.53% of the workforce in Scott County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    83.8%

  2. Carpooled

    9.73%

  3. Other

    3.03%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Scott County, TN was Drove Alone (83.8%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.73%) and those who Other (3.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Scott County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Scott County, TN have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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