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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Scott County

Minnesota · 89,498 residents · 356.11 sq mi
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Scott County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,612. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $160,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89,498
+55%since 1990
from 57,846 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
251 / sq mi
+55%since 1990
from 162 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.7
+9%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K77K106K135K164K1990201020202024Scott County
2024155K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,612
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,798 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,418
+72%since 1990
from $15,341 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $475 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
13.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(56,689)
Black0.4%(241)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(367)
Asian0.8%(462)
Diversity Score6.4%(3,723)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(82,733)
Black0.9%(802)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2,381)
Asian2.2%(1,928)
Diversity Score14%(12,494)
Diversity Score
14
+117%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−37%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Scott County to nearby counties

SCOTT COUNTY VS
Carver County
Income$125,946+89%
Home value$453,600+182%
Population114,379−28%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
Le Sueur County
Income$94,968+43%
Home value$316,500+97%
Population29,453−81%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
Dakota County
Income$106,318+60%
Home value$381,000+137%
Population457,710+188%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
Rice County
Income$83,181+25%
Home value$320,200+99%
Population69,939−56%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Minnesota?

Scott County, Minnesota has about 89,498 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Minnesota earns about $66,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott County, Minnesota expensive?

In Scott County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $160,900, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Minnesota?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Scott County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott County, Minnesota?

About 3.4% of people in Scott County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31,652 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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