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Scott County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Scott County, Minnesota has a population of 152,957, the 9th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $120,247 and the median home value is $393,500. The poverty rate is 4.1%.

Scott County Quick Facts

Population 152,957
Median Household Income $120,247
Median Home Value $393,500
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
Median Age 37.3 years
Homeownership Rate 84.3%
Affordability Ratio 3.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 43.1%
High School Graduation 95.0%
Cities/Places 8
Population 152,957 9th of 87
Median Income $120,247 37% higher state
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Unemployment 3.0%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
75.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

40out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Scott County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Shakopee city45,002$110,9895.1%$361,400
Savage city32,706$122,6464.8%$395,600
Prior Lake city27,832$130,2782.9%$429,900
New Prague city8,195$98,4243.1%$323,500
Belle Plaine city7,401$96,8312.7%$280,400
Jordan city6,704$110,1396.1%$319,000
Credit River city5,531$149,5241.6%$577,600
Elko New Market city4,915$147,3810.0%$407,400

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Population Overview

Scott County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 152,957. It is the 9th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scott County is 37.3 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scott County is $120,247. This is 37% higher than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 53% higher. The poverty rate stands at 4.1%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $393,500. Housing costs are 29% higher than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Scott County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.2%.

Education

43.1% 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 11% higher than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Scott County, Minnesota?

Scott County has a population of 152,957, making it the 9th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Scott County?

The median household income in Scott County is $120,247 with a poverty rate of 4.1%.

How many cities are in Scott County, Minnesota?

Scott County contains 8 Census-designated places.