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Scott County

Kentucky · 57,155 residents · 282.194 sq mi
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Scott County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,750. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,900. Households here earn about 37% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,155
+73%since 2000
from 33,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
203 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+12%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K31K42K52K63K1990201020202024Scott County
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,081 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,535
+56%since 2000
from $21,490 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+23%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(47,704)
Black5.1%(2,907)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(3,103)
Asian1%(587)
Other3.3%(1,881)
Diversity Score34%(19,439)
Segregation Score27.3%(15,594)
Diversity Score
34
+93%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$216,600+9%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$66,442−7%
Home value$202,100+2%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$69,479−3%
Home value$293,500+48%
Population329,751+430%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$83,788+17%
Home value$299,700+51%
Population27,883−55%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Kentucky?

Scott County, Kentucky has about 57,155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Kentucky earns about $71,750 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 $197,900, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Kentucky?

About 30.4% 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 9.8% 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 33,288 residents, a change of about 139 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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