Scott County, Missouri
Total Population: 37,967
County Seat: Benton
Median Home Value
$143,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$58,847
Across all households
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.2%
65 Years and Over
18.4%
Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.6%
No Health Insurance
11.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$58,847
Mean Household Income
$78,589
Per Capita Income
$32,341
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
77.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
17.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$143,700
Median Rent
$809/mo
Total Housing Units
16,833
Owner-Occupied
68.8%
Renter-Occupied
31.2%
Vacancy Rate
9.9%
Married Couple Households
47.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.5%
Average Household Size
2.47
Broadband Internet Access
86.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29201.