2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,071
Scott County is a small rural county in Kansas with a population of 5,071. The median household income is $67,788, near the national median. The poverty rate is 8.8%, median home value is $170,100, and 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 39% above the national average.
Population
5,071
2023 estimate
Rank #2896 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$67,788
Household
Rank #1220 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$170,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #1642 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
33.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #513 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
10.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
21.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% above Kansas avg·4% above national avg
Poverty Rate
23% above Kansas avg·41% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% above Kansas avg·19% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$35,206
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
68.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
30% above Kansas avg·19% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% above Kansas avg·7% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
29% below Kansas avg·28% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% above Kansas avg·25% above national avg
Housing Units
2,271
Households
2,190
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,565
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.8%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
34% above Kansas avg·39% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Kansas avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.4%
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