Scott County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27139 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 154,557 | — | #450 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $119,314 | +58.8% | #57 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.8 years | -2.8% | #2,618 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $419,400 | +48.8% | #253 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,568 | +34.8% | #208 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% | -63.5% | #26 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scott County has a population of 154,557, making it the #450 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Scott County is $119,314, ranking #57 out of 3,222 counties — 58.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.6% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Scott County is $419,400 (+48.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,568/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.8%.
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96.3% of residents in Scott County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% above the national rate.
About Scott County, Minnesota
Scott County, Minnesota has a total population of 154,557, making it the 450th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scott County is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scott County is $119,314, which ranks #57 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 58.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Scott County is $419,400, 48.8% above the national median. Renters in Scott County pay a median gross rent of $1,568 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scott County, 44.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.0 min.
Scott County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.4%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.3%).
All data for Scott County, Minnesota 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.