Scott County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Scott County is located in Kansas with a total population of 5,027. It is the 67th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scott County is 38.2 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scott County is $68,839. This is 7% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $160,000. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Scott County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Scott County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (21.8% vs 13.6%).

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Scott County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.