Scotland County, Missouri

MO · FIPS 29199 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 4,686 #2,921 / 3,222
9th
Median Household Income $68,913 -8.3% #1,273 / 3,222
60th
Median Age 36.5 years -6.2% #2,812 / 3,222
13th
Median Home Value $158,800 -43.7% #2,052 / 3,222
36th
Median Gross Rent $511 -56.1% #3,160 / 3,222
2th
Poverty Rate 7.3% -42.0% #251 / 3,222
92th

Demographics

Scotland County has a population of 4,686, making it the #2,921 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.5 years, which is 6.2% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.0%
Native Born
1.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Scotland County is $68,913, ranking #1,273 out of 3,222 counties — 8.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.3% and unemployment stands at 0.2%.

Median Household Income
$68,913 −8.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,273 of 3,222
60th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,924 −29.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,589 of 3,222
20th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.3% −42.0% vs nat'l
Rank #251 of 3,222
92th percentile
Unemployment Rate
0.2% −95.5% vs nat'l
Rank #30 of 3,222
99th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2% −54.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,789 of 3,222
13th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.4 min −22.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,646 of 3,222
18th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Scotland County is $158,800 (-43.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $511/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.4%.

Median Home Value
$158,800 −43.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,052 of 3,222
36th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$511 −56.1% vs nat'l
Rank #3,160 of 3,222
2th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.4% +27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #307 of 3,222
90th percentile
82.4% Homeownership

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Health

61.0% of residents in Scotland County have health insurance coverage, which is 33.5% below the national rate.

61.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
61.0% −33.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,218 of 3,222
0th percentile

About Scotland County, Missouri

Scotland County, Missouri has a total population of 4,686, making it the 2,921st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scotland County is 36.5 years, which is 6.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Scotland County is $68,913, which ranks #1,273 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2%.

The median home value in Scotland County is $158,800, 43.7% below the national median. Renters in Scotland County pay a median gross rent of $511 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Scotland County, 15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 61.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.

Scotland County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%).

All data for Scotland County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.