Scott City Population

1910–2026

4,614

2026 projection

6.2% since 2020 (increase)

01K2K3K4K5K192019401960198020002020

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.

Use the left and right arrow keys to inspect population observations.

Population by year

Population estimates for Scott City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,614+210.46%
20254,593+1733.91%
20244,420+831.91%
20234,337-50.12%
20224,342-120.28%
20214,354+80.18%
20204,346-100.23%
20194,356-461.04%
20184,402-70.16%
20174,409-140.32%

Showing 10 of 27 years.

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 is growing faster than Scott County, Missouri, and the U.S.

  • Scott City+6.0%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Missouri+1.9%
  • Scott County−0.1%

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

35median age

Median age

Female35.1 yrs
Male34 yrs

Adults

3,217
562 seniors (65+) · 17% of adults2,655 other adults

Sex

Female 47.2% · 2,061Male 52.8% · 2,310

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

Race and ethnicity

Tap a square or a group below to highlight it.

Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 44 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

$62,599median household income

Median household income

$62,599

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,718

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.2%

About 1 in 9 residents

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

Scott City Marital Status

51% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married51%53%49%
Never married30%30%30%
Divorced10%11%8%
Widowed7%3%10%
Separated3%3%3%

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