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Scott City

County:
Scott County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.84
State:
Missouri

Scott City is a city located in Scott County, Missouri. Scott City has a 2026 population of 4,478. Scott City is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 3.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,339 in 2020.

The median household income in Scott City is $62,599 with a poverty rate of 11.2%. The median age in Scott City is 35 years: 34 years for males, and 35.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.1 males.

4.5K
Total Population
925
Density (mi²)
23 0.52%
Growth

Scott City Population

Scott City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,478230.52%
20254,455230.52%
20244,432821.89%
20234,35010.02%
20224,349-8-0.18%
20214,357190.44%
20204,339-189-4.17%
20194,528-27-0.59%
20184,555120.26%
20174,54340.09%
20164,539-28-0.61%
20154,567290.64%
20144,538-45-0.98%
20134,583-5-0.11%
20124,588-9-0.2%
20114,597-8-0.17%
20104,605400.88%
20004,5912996.97%
19904,2921,03031.58%
19803,26200%

Median Age

Overall: 35 years
Female: 35.1 years
Male: 34 years

Scott City Adults

There are 3,217 adults, (562 of whom are seniors) in Scott City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,061 (47.2%)
Male: 2,310 (52.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Scott City includes 89.32% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,90489.32%
Two or more races43810.02%
Other race150.34%
Black or African American90.21%
Asian50.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White471.08%
Two or more races471.08%
Other race150.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,85788.24%
Two or more races3918.95%
Black or African American90.21%
Asian50.11%

Scott City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Scott City 's average per capita income is $43,718. Household income levels show a median of $62,599. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%.

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$84,091-
Families$77,125$81,375
Households$62,599$71,118
Non Families$42,821$40,597

$43,718

Average Income

$62,599

Median Household Income

11.2%

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)