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Scott City

Kansas · 3,816 residents · 2.713 sq mi
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Scott City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,699. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $88,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,816
−1%since 2000
from 3,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,407 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+5%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Scott City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,699
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,047 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,920
+61%since 2000
from $19,227 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(3,095)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(660)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other2.1%(82)
Diversity Score41.1%(1,569)
Diversity Score
41
+134%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott City, Kansas?

Scott City, Kansas has about 3,816 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott City, Kansas earns about $55,699 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 $88,800, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Scott City, Kansas?

About 20.2% 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 9.8% of people in Scott City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott City, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott City, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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