Scott County, Missouri

Total Population: 37,967

County Seat: Benton

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)81.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)11.1%
Two or More Races4.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.