COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Scott County

Missouri · 40,422 residents · 420.005 sq mi

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Scott County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,352. 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 risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.0

US median: 35.2

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

40,422

+3%since 1990

from 39,376 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

96 / sq mi

+3%since 1990

from 94 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.0

+8%since 1990

from 33.2 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202438K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,352

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $20,764 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,620

+58%since 1990

from $9,907 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

16.1%

−2.3 ptssince 1990

from 18.4% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$63,000

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $41,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$393

+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $295 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

69.4%

+0.3 ptssince 1990

from 69.1% in 1990

30.6% rent

Afford Score

2.0

Unchangedsince 1990

from 2.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black8.9%(3,486)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(196)

Asian0.2%(60)

Diversity Score22.5%(8,853)

2000

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

Black10.4%(4,217)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(448)

Asian0.2%(93)

Diversity Score26.6%(10,742)

Diversity Score

+18%since 1990

from 22 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

10.6%

+1.2 ptssince 1990

from 9.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

72.9%

+10.5 ptssince 1990

from 62.4% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

3.4%

+0.6 ptssince 1990

from 2.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.8 min

−25%since 1990

from 17.1 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Missouri?

Scott County, Missouri has about 40,422 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Missouri earns about $31,352 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 $63,000, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Missouri?

About 10.6% 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 16.1% of people in Scott County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,046 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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