Scott County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Scott County is located in Kansas with a total population of 5,071. 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 39.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scott County is $67,788. This is 7% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $170,100. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Scott County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Scott County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (20.2% vs 13.3%). The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Scott County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.