Demographics & People — Scott City, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,354 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,400 |
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| Median Age | 35.0 |
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| Total Households | 1,717 |
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| Family Households | 1,308 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0657 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,135 |
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| Black or African American | 12 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,971 |
| German | 1,191 |
| Other groups | 465 |
| Irish | 406 |
| English | 398 |
| American | 313 |
| French (except Basque) | 147 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 87 |
| Scottish | 86 |
Language
| English Only | 4,036 |
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| Spanish | 30 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,071 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 252 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,498 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Scott City, Missouri.
