2023 ACS Census Data · Population 58,269
Scott County is a mid-sized county in Kentucky with a population of 58,269. The median household income is $83,660, 29% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.4%, median home value is $264,200, and 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 38% above the national average.
Population
58,269
2023 estimate
Rank #913 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$83,660
Household
Rank #394 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$264,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #688 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
33.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #524 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.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
50% above Kentucky avg·29% above national avg
Poverty Rate
45% above Kentucky avg·30% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
27% above Kentucky avg·17% 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 →
$40,096
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
67.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
76% above Kentucky avg·26% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
53% above Kentucky avg·27% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Kentucky avg·1% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% above Kentucky avg·14% above national avg
Housing Units
23,335
Households
22,119
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,561
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
79% above Kentucky avg·38% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
11% above Kentucky avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.6%
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