Scott County's estimated 2026 population is 38,013 with a growth rate of 0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County is the 32nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 39,268 and has seen a growth of -3.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 38.7 years
There are 28,835 adults, (7,099 of whom are seniors) in Scott County.
Female: 19,712 (52%)
Male: 18,221 (48%)
The racial composition of Scott County includes 81.75% White, 9.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,009 | 81.75% |
| Black or African American | 3,501 | 9.23% |
| Two or more races | 3,239 | 8.54% |
| Other race | 98 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.02% |
Scott County's average per capita income is $41,670. Household income levels show a median of $62,782. The poverty rate stands at 12.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,832 | $112,973 |
| Families | $76,359 | $95,585 |
| Households | $62,782 | $81,670 |
| Non Families | $34,439 | $50,161 |
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