Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Scott City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,371

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.2%3,857

Two or More

8.9%391

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%109

Black

0.2%9

Asian

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.4%286

High School Diploma

35.1%964

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%158

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%307

Associate's Degree

8.8%243

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%279

Master's Degree

4.5%124

Professional Degree

0.3%9

Doctorate

0.3%7

HS or Higher

86.4%

BA or Higher

15.2%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$147,500

Median Renti

$933

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.6%1,235

Renter-Occupied

28.4%491

Total Units

1,784

Homeownership

71.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.7%120

$50K–$100K

19%235

$100K–$150K

22.6%279

$150K–$200K

22%272

$200K–$300K

14.9%184

$300K–$500K

7.5%93

$500K–$1M

3.3%41

$1M+

0.9%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

221

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%11

2010–2019

7.3%131

2000–2009

6%107

1990–1999

10.7%190

1980–1989

9%161

1970–1979

11.8%210

1960–1969

17.3%309

1950–1959

11.7%208

1940–1949

9.6%171

1939 or earlier

16%286

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48.6%838

Utility Gas

46.3%799

Bottled/LP Gas

4.5%78

Wood

0.6%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,599

Mean Household Incomei

$71,118

Per Capita Incomei

$29,143

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,351

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%119

$10K–$15K

0.6%11

$15K–$20K

2.7%46

$20K–$25K

1.2%20

$25K–$30K

3.3%57

$30K–$35K

4.1%71

$35K–$40K

6.5%112

$40K–$45K

6.3%108

$45K–$50K

3%52

$50K–$60K

14.6%252

$60K–$75K

9.7%167

$75K–$100K

20.5%353

$100K–$125K

7.7%133

$125K–$150K

4.1%70

$150K–$200K

8.4%145

$200K+

0.6%10

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$395/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing24 homes100% occupied$461/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 840 homes91% occupied$356/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,599/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

54.9%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

35.4%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

9.7%

Who Receives This Housing

71.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

57.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

60.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

266(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured