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Scotland County

Missouri · 4,983 residents · 436.507 sq mi
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Scotland County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,409. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $49,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,983
+3%since 1990
from 4,822 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 11 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
−4%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Scotland County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,409
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,944 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,474
+69%since 1990
from $8,581 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.8%
−8.6 ptssince 1990
from 25.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$313
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+11%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(4,808)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(55)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(4,890)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(42)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score2.8%(140)
Diversity Score
3
+147%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.8%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−36%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Scotland County to nearby counties

SCOTLAND COUNTY VS
Schuyler County
Income$61,205+123%
Home value$137,500+180%
Population4,140−14%
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SCOTLAND COUNTY VS
Knox County
Income$57,788+111%
Home value$101,400+107%
Population3,728−22%
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SCOTLAND COUNTY VS
Clark County
Income$51,781+89%
Home value$130,700+166%
Population6,475+35%
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SCOTLAND COUNTY VS
Van Buren County
Income$61,161+123%
Home value$114,600+133%
Population7,131+49%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotland County, Missouri?

Scotland County, Missouri has about 4,983 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scotland County, Missouri earns about $27,409 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 $49,100, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Scotland County, Missouri?

About 11.2% 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 16.8% of people in Scotland County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotland County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotland County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 161 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 4801Census Tract 4802
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 63555ZIP 63432ZIP 63543
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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