COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Scott County

Kentucky · 33,061 residents · 282.194 sq mi

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The short version

Scott County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,081. Population has grown 39% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $105,500. Households here earn about 40% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Younger

median age 32.4

US median: 35.2

Less educated

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

33,061

+39%since 1990

from 23,867 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

117 / sq mi

+39%since 1990

from 85 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

32.4

+2%since 1990

from 31.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202460K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$47,081

+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $27,563 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$21,490

+75%since 1990

from $12,314 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.8%

−5.8 ptssince 1990

from 14.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$105,500

+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $67,200 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$513

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $338 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

69.8%

+3.6 ptssince 1990

from 66.2% in 1990

30.2% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−8%since 1990

from 2.4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic92.9%(22,171)

Black6.5%(1,555)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(65)

Asian0.4%(95)

Diversity Score17.2%(4,102)

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.2%(30,167)

Black5.3%(1,749)

Hispanic / Latino1.6%(531)

Asian0.5%(157)

Diversity Score17.6%(5,816)

Diversity Score

+2%since 1990

from 17 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.3%

+5.1 ptssince 1990

from 15.2% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

80.5%

+11.5 ptssince 1990

from 69.1% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

7.8%

+1.6 ptssince 1990

from 6.2% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.3 min

−30%since 1990

from 20.3 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 County, Kentucky?

Scott County, Kentucky has about 33,061 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Kentucky earns about $47,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott County, Kentucky expensive?

In Scott County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $105,500, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Kentucky?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Scott County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott County, Kentucky?

About 8.8% of people in Scott County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,194 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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