Scott City, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
4,354
Population
894/sq mi density
$61,581
Median Income
$28,599 per capita
$134,900
Home Value
$174,215 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,581 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,900 home value, $791/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,354
Census 2023
Population Density
894
per square mile
Land Area
4.8
square miles (12.4 km²)
Median Age
36.2 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
95%
Black
0.3%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
99.1%
Spanish
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.1%
Veterans
6.9%
15% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.7%
2% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.7%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.3%
20% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,354 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 894 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.8% |
| Female | 50.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 99.1% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.1% |
| Veterans | 6.9% |
| Disability | 12.7% |
| Health Insurance | 89.7% |
| Uninsured | 10.3% |
| Broadband Access | 90.7% |