Scott County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29201 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,933 | — | #1,254 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,782 | -16.5% | #1,824 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,207 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,400 | -45.2% | #2,167 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $873 | -24.9% | #1,593 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | +1.7% | #1,471 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scott County has a population of 37,933, making it the #1,254 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Scott County is $62,782, ranking #1,824 out of 3,222 counties — 16.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Scott County is $154,400 (-45.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $873/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.1%.
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89.3% of residents in Scott County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% below the national rate.
About Scott County, Missouri
Scott County, Missouri has a total population of 37,933, making it the 1,254th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scott County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scott County is $62,782, which ranks #1,824 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Scott County is $154,400, 45.2% below the national median. Renters in Scott County pay a median gross rent of $873 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scott County, 22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.7 min.
Scott County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.1%) and Two or More Races (7.0%).
All data for Scott 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.