Scott City Population

1890–2026

3,808

2026 projection

7.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Scott City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,808-471.22%
20253,855-671.71%
20243,922-491.23%
20233,971-421.05%
20224,013-822.00%
20214,095-180.44%
20204,113-50.12%
20194,118-120.29%
20184,130+290.71%
20174,101+80.20%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Scott City has a population change about the same as Scott County, and lower than Kansas and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • Scott City−6.2%
  • Scott County−6.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Scott City Demographics

37.4median age

Median age

Female34.8 yrs
Male39.3 yrs

Adults

2,928
740 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults2,188 other adults

Sex

Female 50.7% · 1,926Male 49.3% · 1,874

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 38 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Scott City Income

$54,880median household income

Median household income

$54,880

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,527

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

2.8%

About 1 in 36 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Scott City Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%51%46%
Never married30%37%23%
Divorced9%5%13%
Widowed11%7%14%
Separated2%0%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201