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Fort Scott

County:
Bourbon County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.583
State:
Kansas

Fort Scott is a city located in Bourbon County, Kansas. Fort Scott has a 2026 population of 7,577. It is also the county seat of Bourbon County. Fort Scott is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,535 in 2020.

The median household income in Fort Scott is $52,159 with a poverty rate of 13.48%. The median age in Fort Scott is 41 years: 34.4 years for males, and 47.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.3 males.

7.6K
Total Population
1,357
Density (mi²)
7 0.09%
Growth

Fort Scott Population

Fort Scott Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,57770.09%
20257,57070.09%
20247,563-6-0.08%
20237,569-19-0.25%
20227,588670.89%
20217,521-14-0.19%
20207,535-15-0.2%
20197,689-30-0.39%
20187,719-31-0.4%
20177,750-13-0.17%
20167,763-65-0.83%
20157,828-42-0.53%
20147,870-23-0.29%
20137,893-28-0.35%
20127,921-43-0.54%
20117,964-105-1.3%
20108,069-18-0.22%
20008,297-65-0.78%
19908,362-531-5.97%
19808,893-74-0.83%
19708,967-443-4.71%
19609,410-925-8.95%
195010,335-222-2.1%
194010,557-206-1.91%
193010,763700.65%
192010,6932302.2%
191010,4631411.37%
190010,322-1,624-13.59%
189011,9466,574122.38%
18805,3721,19828.7%
18704,17400%

Median Age

Overall: 41 years
Female: 47.8 years
Male: 34.4 years

Fort Scott Adults

There are 6,015 adults, (1,760 of whom are seniors) in Fort Scott.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,928 (52%)
Male: 3,627 (48%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fort Scott includes 90.01% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,80090.01%
Two or more races5056.68%
Black or African American1932.55%
Other race390.52%
Asian140.19%
Native American40.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1742.3%
Two or more races540.71%
Other race390.52%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,62687.7%
Two or more races4515.97%
Black or African American1932.55%
Asian140.19%
Native American40.05%

Fort Scott Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fort Scott 's average per capita income is $39,059. Household income levels show a median of $52,159. The poverty rate stands at 13.48%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,993-
Families$78,628$89,049
Households$52,159$70,537
Non Families$30,466$42,622

$39,059

Average Income

$52,159

Median Household Income

13.48%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)