Scott County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21209 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,536 | — | #901 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $85,158 | +13.3% | #417 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.4 years | -6.4% | #2,819 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $288,500 | +2.3% | #685 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,247 | +7.2% | #479 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -16.1% | #915 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scott County has a population of 59,536, making it the #901 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Scott County is $85,158, ranking #417 out of 3,222 counties — 13.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Scott County is $288,500 (+2.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,247/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.7%.
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95.1% of residents in Scott County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Scott County, Kentucky
Scott County, Kentucky has a total population of 59,536, making it the 901st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scott County is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scott County is $85,158, which ranks #417 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Scott County is $288,500, 2.3% above the national median. Renters in Scott County pay a median gross rent of $1,247 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scott County, 34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.
Scott County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.7%).
All data for Scott County, Kentucky 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.