Scott County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Scott County is located in Missouri with a total population of 37,967. It is the 31st most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scott County is 39.4 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scott County is $58,847. This is 15% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $143,700. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Scott County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Scott County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.4%.