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Scott County

Missouri · 38,059 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 $46,310. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,059
−6%since 2000
from 40,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024Scott County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,310
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,352 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,193
+68%since 2000
from $15,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(30,595)
Black11.8%(4,476)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(935)
Asian0.4%(149)
Other3.2%(1,216)
Diversity Score39.2%(14,924)
Segregation Score48.3%(18,383)
Diversity Score
39
+48%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$143,300+27%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Missouri?

Scott County, Missouri has about 38,059 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Missouri earns about $46,310 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 $113,200, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Missouri?

About 19.8% 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 17.7% of people in Scott County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,317 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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11 ZIP codes
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