Scott City Population

1890–2026

3,808

2026 projection

7.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Scott City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,808-471.22%
20253,855-671.71%
20243,922-491.23%
20233,971-421.05%
20224,013-822.00%
20214,095-140.34%
20204,109+3368.91%
20193,773-501.31%
20183,823-80.21%
20173,831-290.75%

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Scott City Demographics

37.4median age

Median age

Female34.8 yrs
Male39.3 yrs

Adults

2,928
740 seniors · 25%2,188 other adults

Sex

Female 50.7% · 1,926Male 49.3% · 1,874

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

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 38 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

$54,880median household income

Median household income

$54,880

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,527

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

2.8%

About 1 in 36 residents

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

Scott City Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%51%46%
Never married30%37%23%
Divorced9%5%13%
Widowed11%7%14%
Separated2%0%4%

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