Scott County's estimated 2026 population is 38,025 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County is the 32nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 39,268 and has seen a growth of -3.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Scott County includes 82.47% White, 11.24% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (82.47%)
Black or African American (11.24%)
Two or more races (5.8%)
Asian (0.21%)
Other race (0.15%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.08%)
Native American (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,312 | 82.47% |
| Black or African American | 4,266 | 11.24% |
| Two or more races | 2,203 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.21% |
| Other race | 57 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Scott County's average per capita income is $40,585. Household income levels show a median of $58,847. The poverty rate stands at 14.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,613 | $106,004 |
| Families | $72,811 | $91,456 |
| Households | $58,847 | $78,589 |
| Non Families | $31,447 | $48,381 |
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