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Scott County

Minnesota · 150,928 residents · 356.11 sq mi
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Scott County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,261. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $317,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
150,928
+69%since 2000
from 89,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+15%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K77K106K135K164K1990201020202024Scott County
2024155K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,261
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,612 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,890
+66%since 2000
from $26,418 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,216
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $655 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(82,733)
Black0.9%(802)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2,381)
Asian2.2%(1,928)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(12,494)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(115,630)
Black5.4%(8,137)
Hispanic / Latino6%(9,008)
Asian6.6%(9,939)
Other4.5%(6,740)
Diversity Score48.5%(73,269)
Segregation Score35.9%(54,187)
Diversity Score
49
+248%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 78.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$453,600+43%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$94,968−8%
Home value$316,500same
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$83,181−19%
Home value$320,200+1%
Population69,939−56%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Minnesota?

Scott County, Minnesota has about 150,928 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Minnesota earns about $103,261 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 $317,500, and the typical rent is about $1,216 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Minnesota?

About 40.9% 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 5.3% 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 93,082 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

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