Scott County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Scott County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 58,269. It is the 16th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scott County is 36.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scott County is $83,660. This is 34% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $264,200. Housing costs are 37% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Scott County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%.

Education

33.3% 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 23% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.