Scott County, Kentucky

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 58,269

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    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.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    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

    Demographics

    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%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Kentucky
    $55,909
    Scott County
    $83,660

    50% above Kentucky avg·29% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Kentucky
    19.1%
    Scott County
    10.4%

    45% above Kentucky avg·30% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Kentucky
    53.4%
    Scott County
    67.6%

    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%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Kentucky
    $150,167
    Scott County
    $264,200

    76% above Kentucky avg·26% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Kentucky
    $771
    Scott County
    $1,181

    53% above Kentucky avg·27% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Kentucky
    73.4%
    Scott County
    72.1%

    2% below Kentucky avg·1% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Kentucky
    22.0%
    Scott County
    20.3%

    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

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Kentucky
    18.5%
    Scott County
    33.2%

    79% above Kentucky avg·38% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Kentucky
    85.2%
    Scott County
    94.3%

    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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