Scott County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20171 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,027 | — | #2,898 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,839 | -8.4% | #1,280 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.2 years | -1.8% | #2,542 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $160,000 | -43.2% | #2,024 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $685 | -41.1% | #2,808 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | -48.7% | #151 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scott County has a population of 5,027, making it the #2,898 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Scott County is $68,839, ranking #1,280 out of 3,222 counties — 8.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 6.5% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Scott County is $160,000 (-43.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $685/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.2%.
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93.5% of residents in Scott County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Scott County, Kansas
Scott County, Kansas has a total population of 5,027, making it the 2,898th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scott County is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scott County is $68,839, which ranks #1,280 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Scott County is $160,000, 43.2% below the national median. Renters in Scott County pay a median gross rent of $685 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scott County, 28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 12.4 min.
Scott County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Scott County, Kansas 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.