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Scott County

Kansas · 4,815 residents (2025 est.) · 717.585 sq mi
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Scott County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,839. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,027
−2%since 2000
from 5,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 6 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
−3%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,815 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Scott County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(241)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(369)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(286)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.2%(513)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.3%(369)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.8%(543)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.9%(448)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(660)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.8%(591)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.9%(548)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.4%(372)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(87)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,839
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,534 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,349
+88%since 2000
from $20,443 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−6%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+46%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,746)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(323)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(3,775)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(1,096)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(156)
Diversity Score
48
+108%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican20.6%(1,037)
Ancestry
German30.6%(1,537)
English15.3%(769)
Irish7.1%(358)
Scottish3.9%(195)
American3.8%(191)
French3.3%(168)
Italian2.3%(115)
Polish2.2%(109)
Czech2.1%(107)
Dutch1.4%(72)
Russian0.5%(23)
Swedish0.4%(21)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.1%(7)
Welsh0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−7%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 87.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 11.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.8%(726)
Married58.3%(1,291)
Widowed5.4%(119)
Divorced3.5%(78)
Women 15+
Never married23.4%(449)
Married53.5%(1,025)
Widowed12.5%(240)
Divorced10.6%(203)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Kansas?

Scott County, Kansas has about 5,027 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Kansas earns about $68,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott County, Kansas expensive?

In Scott County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $160,000, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Kansas?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Scott County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott County, Kansas?

About 6.5% of people in Scott County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 262 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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