Scott County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Scott County, Missouri has a population of 37,967, the 31st most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $58,847 and the median home value is $143,700. The poverty rate is 14.5%.
Scott County Quick Facts
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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Scott County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston | 16,231 | $53,203 | 16.6% | $158,100 |
| Chaffee | 3,039 | $41,024 | 14.1% | $120,900 |
| Oran | 1,137 | $57,404 | 14.8% | $130,200 |
| Miner | 930 | $52,375 | 13.2% | $132,800 |
| Benton | 832 | $82,679 | 4.6% | $256,900 |
| Kelso | 593 | $54,853 | 12.0% | $213,800 |
| Morley | 575 | $44,583 | 21.0% | $59,800 |
| Haywood City | 203 | $31,719 | 55.2% | $17,800 |
| Blodgett | 182 | $66,875 | 21.4% | N/A |
| Vanduser | 182 | $42,083 | 35.6% | $66,100 |
| New Hamburg | 169 | $73,988 | 3.5% | $270,900 |
| Perkins | 149 | N/A | 4.0% | $65,800 |
| Commerce | 147 | N/A | 13.6% | $80,500 |
| Diehlstadt | 93 | $42,500 | 11.8% | $76,000 |
| Lambert | 9 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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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. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Scott County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri 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, Missouri?
Scott County has a population of 37,967, making it the 31st most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Scott County?
The median household income in Scott County is $58,847 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.
How many cities are in Scott County, Missouri?
Scott County contains 15 Census-designated places.