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Scotland County

Missouri · 4,796 residents (2025 est.) · 436.507 sq mi
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Scotland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,913. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $158,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,686
−6%since 2000
from 4,983 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 11 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−2%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,796 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Scotland County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.9%(372)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.1%(427)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.2%(383)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(353)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(207)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.6%(545)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411%(515)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.5%(398)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.4%(579)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(477)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.8%(272)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.4%(158)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,913
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,409 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,924
+100%since 2000
from $14,474 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
−11%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,800
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Scotland County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(4,890)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(42)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,497)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(9)
Asian0%(2)
Other3.7%(172)
Diversity Score
10
+291%since 2009
from 2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
9
−9%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.1%(6)
Cuban0.1%(3)
Asian origin
Thai0%(2)
Ancestry
German25.6%(1,201)
American12.7%(595)
English10.8%(505)
Swiss4.5%(213)
Irish4.4%(208)
Norwegian2.2%(104)
Polish2.1%(100)
Scottish1.8%(86)
Italian0.9%(43)
Welsh0.5%(25)
Russian0.4%(20)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(19)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
British0.4%(17)
French0.4%(17)
Danish0.3%(15)
Dutch0.3%(13)
Hungarian0.1%(6)
Portuguese0.1%(3)
Swedish0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Swiss population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
39.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2013
from 65.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 69.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(450)
Married57.2%(1,009)
Widowed2.6%(45)
Divorced14.7%(260)
Women 15+
Never married20.6%(359)
Married61.5%(1,070)
Widowed11.7%(204)
Divorced6.1%(107)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotland County, Missouri?

Scotland County, Missouri has about 4,686 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotland County, Missouri?

The typical household in Scotland County, Missouri earns about $68,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotland County, Missouri expensive?

In Scotland County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $158,800, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Scotland County, Missouri?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Scotland County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotland County, Missouri?

About 7.3% of people in Scotland County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotland County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotland County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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