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Scott County's Population Continues Steep Rise

Scott County’s young population, location and overall quality of life are each factors that promise its torrid population growth likely will continue for decades to come, said Kentucky’s top demographer. Last week, the Kentucky State Data Center located at the University of Louisville released its population projections through 2050, and Scott County is expected to remain among the state’s fastest-growing counties, said Michael Price, Kentucky state demographer.

 

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