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Scott City

County:
Scott County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.713
State:
Kansas

Scott City is a city located in Scott County, Kansas. Scott City has a 2026 population of 3,840. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Scott City is currently declining at a rate of -1.13% annually and its population has decreased by -6.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,106 in 2020.

The median household income in Scott City is $54,880 with a poverty rate of 2.8%. The median age in Scott City is 37.4 years: 39.3 years for males, and 34.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.3 males.

3.8K
Total Population
1,415
Density (mi²)
-44 -1.13%
Growth

Scott City Population

Scott City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,840-44-1.13%
20253,884-45-1.15%
20243,929-39-0.98%
20233,968-40-1%
20224,008-84-2.05%
20214,092-22-0.53%
20204,1063338.83%
20193,773-50-1.31%
20183,823-8-0.21%
20173,831-29-0.75%
20163,860210.55%
20153,839-12-0.31%
20143,851481.26%
20133,803411.09%
20123,762-25-0.66%
20113,787-51-1.33%
20103,838220.58%
20003,855701.85%
19903,785-369-8.88%
19804,1541533.82%
19704,00144612.55%
19603,55535110.96%
19503,20400%

Median Age

Overall: 37.4 years
Female: 34.8 years
Male: 39.3 years

Scott City Adults

There are 2,928 adults, (740 of whom are seniors) in Scott City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,926 (50.7%)
Male: 1,874 (49.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Scott City includes 80.87% White, 6.66% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,07380.87%
Two or more races41210.84%
Other race2536.66%
Native American621.63%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races39110.29%
Other race2536.66%
White2386.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,83574.61%
Native American621.63%
Two or more races210.55%

Scott City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Scott City 's average per capita income is $44,527. Household income levels show a median of $54,880. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%.

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$94,458-
Families$79,279$101,652
Households$54,880$78,202
Non Families$42,843$46,388

$44,527

Average Income

$54,880

Median Household Income

2.8%

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)