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Scott County

Kentucky · 47,173 residents · 282.194 sq mi
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Scott County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,028. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,700. Households here earn about 40% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
47,173
+43%since 2000
from 33,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
167 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+8%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K31K42K52K63K1990201020202024Scott County
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,028
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,081 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,838
+25%since 2000
from $21,490 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(30,167)
Black5.3%(1,749)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(531)
Asian0.5%(157)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(5,816)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(41,441)
Black5.2%(2,433)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(1,994)
Asian0.9%(412)
Other1.6%(741)
Diversity Score27.3%(12,882)
Diversity Score
27
+55%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Scott County to nearby counties

SCOTT COUNTY VS
Franklin County
Income$65,298+13%
Home value$216,600+36%
Population52,649−15%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
Harrison County
Income$66,442+14%
Home value$202,100+27%
Population19,627−68%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
Fayette County
Income$69,479+20%
Home value$293,500+85%
Population329,751+430%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
Woodford County
Income$83,788+44%
Home value$299,700+89%
Population27,883−55%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Kentucky?

Scott County, Kentucky has about 47,173 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Kentucky earns about $58,028 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 $158,700, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Kentucky?

About 26.3% 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 13.4% 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 23,306 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 402.05Census Tract 405.02Census Tract 402.03Census Tract 403.03Census Tract 404Census Tract 403.01Census Tract 406.01Census Tract 406.07Census Tract 406.06Census Tract 403.02Census Tract 406.04Census Tract 405.01Census Tract 402.08Census Tract 406.05Census Tract 401.02Census Tract 402.10Census Tract 402.09Census Tract 401.01Census Tract 402.07
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 40324ZIP 40379ZIP 40370
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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