COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Scott County

Missouri · 39,376 residents · 420.005 sq mi

Time machine

VIEWING

COMPARE TO

The short version

Scott County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,764. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

9% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 13%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

39,376

−3%vs 2000

vs 40,422 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

94 / sq mi

−3%vs 2000

vs 96 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.2

−8%vs 2000

vs 36.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202438K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$20,764

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $31,352 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$9,907

−37%vs 2000

vs $15,620 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

18.4%

+2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.1% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$41,600

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $63,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$295

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $393 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

69.1%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 69.4% in 2000

30.9% rent

Afford Score

2.0

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

RELATED:See current rent listings in Scott County on RentDataNow

Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic87.1%(35,221)

Black10.4%(4,217)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(448)

Asian0.2%(93)

Other0%

Diversity Score26.6%(10,742)

1990

White, non-Hispanic90.6%(35,666)

Black8.9%(3,486)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(196)

Asian0.2%(60)

Other0.4%(164)

Diversity Score22.5%(8,853)

Diversity Score

−15%vs 2000

vs 27 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

9.5%

−1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

62.4%

−10.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 72.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.8%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.1 min

+34%vs 2000

vs 12.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Scott County

Head to head

Compare Scott County to nearby counties

SCOTT COUNTY VS

Alexander County

Income$47,043+127%

Home value$59,800+44%

Population4,570−88%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

SCOTT COUNTY VS

Mississippi County

Income$48,160+132%

Home value$109,000+162%

Population12,003−68%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

SCOTT COUNTY VS

Cape Girardeau County

Income$68,464+230%

Home value$220,700+431%

Population83,999+121%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

SCOTT COUNTY VS

Stoddard County

Income$57,957+179%

Home value$143,300+244%

Population28,284−26%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Missouri?

Scott County, Missouri has about 39,376 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Missouri earns about $20,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott County, Missouri expensive?

In Scott County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $41,600, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Missouri?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Scott County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott County, Missouri?

About 18.4% of people in Scott County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →