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Scott County

Kansas · 4,936 residents · 717.585 sq mi
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Scott County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,341. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $100,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
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
4,936
−4%since 2000
from 5,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.4
+6%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Scott County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.6%(375)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.7%(331)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.8%(337)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196%(296)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.7%(232)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.5%(516)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412%(594)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.1%(698)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.3%(657)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.2%(452)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.7%(280)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.4%(168)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,341
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,534 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,872
+41%since 2000
from $20,443 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction25.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
2.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+8%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Scott County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,746)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(323)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(4,097)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(753)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other1.7%(83)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.6%(562)
Puerto Rican0.5%(25)
Ancestry
German31.7%(1,531)
English17.3%(837)
Irish13.6%(658)
American8.6%(414)
Scotch-Irish3.2%(155)
Dutch2.9%(141)
Swedish2.5%(119)
French2.4%(117)
Polish2%(99)
Scottish1.3%(63)
Italian1.1%(51)
Swiss0.6%(31)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.5%(25)
Russian0.5%(24)
Czech0.4%(19)
Danish0.3%(16)
Norwegian0.2%(11)
Canadian0.2%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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 4,936 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Kansas earns about $58,341 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 $100,100, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Kansas?

About 20.3% 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 8.6% 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 353 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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