Scott County, Minnesota Demographics 2026
Scott County, Minnesota has a population of 154,557, the 9th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $119,314 and the median home value is $419,400. The poverty rate is 4.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Scott County Quick Facts
How Scott County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 152,957 | 154,557 | +1.0% |
| Median household income | $120,247 | $119,314 | -0.8% |
| Median home value | $393,500 | $419,400 | +6.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Scott County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee | 46,012 | $107,223 | 5.9% | $374,800 |
| Savage | 32,889 | $125,513 | 5.8% | $432,300 |
| Prior Lake | 28,016 | $134,255 | 3.1% | $450,700 |
| New Prague | 8,237 | $94,539 | 3.2% | $350,500 |
| Belle Plaine | 7,423 | $99,315 | 2.7% | $318,200 |
| Jordan | 6,771 | $110,057 | 5.5% | $336,200 |
| Elko New Market | 5,002 | $152,150 | 1.1% | $433,100 |
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Population Overview
Scott County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 154,557. It is the 9th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Scott County is 37.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Scott County is $119,314. This is 34% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 48% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.6%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $419,400. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 72.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Scott County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.4%.
Education
44.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Scott County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.
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 Minnesota 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Scott County, Minnesota?
Scott County has a population of 154,557, 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 $119,314 with a poverty rate of 4.6%.
How many cities are in Scott County, Minnesota?
Scott County contains 7 Census-designated places.