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Fort Scott

Kansas · 7,552 residents · 5.583 sq mi
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Fort Scott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,279. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,500. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,552
−9%since 2000
from 8,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,353 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
−1%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Fort Scott
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,279
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,871 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,167
+54%since 2000
from $14,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(7,513)
Black5.1%(421)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(139)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(1,455)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(6,286)
Black5.3%(403)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(237)
Asian0.9%(71)
Other5.4%(408)
Diversity Score34%(2,571)
Diversity Score
34
+94%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Scott, Kansas?

Fort Scott, Kansas has about 7,552 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Scott, Kansas?

The typical household in Fort Scott, Kansas earns about $37,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Scott, Kansas expensive?

In Fort Scott, Kansas, the median home is worth about $64,500, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Scott, Kansas?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Scott, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Scott, Kansas?

About 18.2% of people in Fort Scott, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Scott, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Scott, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 810 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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