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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Scott City

Kansas · 3,744 residents · 2.713 sq mi
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Scott City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,137. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,744
−3%vs 2000
vs 3,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,380 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,137
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,047 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,443
−40%vs 2000
vs $19,227 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$316
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $412 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.4% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(3,534)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(280)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(677)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(3,612)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(97)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other2.7%(100)
Diversity Score14.3%(535)
Diversity Score
14
−19%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.7%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+96%vs 2000
vs 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott City, Kansas?

Scott City, Kansas has about 3,744 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Scott City, Kansas earns about $24,137 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott City, Kansas expensive?

In Scott City, Kansas, the median home is worth about $44,400, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Scott City, Kansas?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Scott City, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott City, Kansas?

About 8.6% of people in Scott City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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