U.S. County · Profile

Scott County

37.9KTotal Population
90Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-6.30%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Scott County has a population of 37,889 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Scott County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White83.4%31,599
Black or African American11.4%4,319
Two or More Races4.9%1,857
Hispanic or Latino2.6%985
Asian0.2%76
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%38
Some Other Race0.1%38
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Scott County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$54,621
26.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$29,687
22.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.6%
35.7% above national average
Median Age
39.4 years

Income & Poverty

$54,621Median Household Income
$29,687Per Capita Income
15.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$54,621$72,346
Families$65,769$86,533
Married-couple Families$65,769$73,661
Nonfamily Households$29,034$31,357

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Scott County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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