Scott City: Demographics & People
About 4,371 people live in Scott City, in 1,726 households. Population grew 0.4% from 4,354 (2022) to 4,371 (2024). Median age 35.0 years. (4.7y younger than Scott County; 2.2y younger than Missouri). Children under 18 are 26% of the population. Population is 88% White (non-Hispanic) and 2% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.07). 70% of households are family-led. County is losing 162 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Missouri avg 2.4).
- 30% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Missouri 42%).
- 65 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Missouri 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.4% from 4,354 (2022) to 4,371 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~4,388 (extrapolated at 0.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 4,410.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 81,710 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 4,354 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 4,371 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 4,371 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Population Estimate | 4,410 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.0y is 3.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 26% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.0 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 4,371 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,154 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,031.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,624.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 562 |
| Population under 18 | 1,154 |
| Median age | 35.0 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 4,371 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.07 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 4,135 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 12 |
| Asian residents | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 130 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 6.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 96.6% |
| Asian population | 0.1% (vs Missouri 1.9%) |
| Black population | 0.2% (vs Missouri 6.6%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.5% (vs Missouri 5.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 88.2% (vs Missouri 77.7%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 0% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 3,255 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,066 |
| Share born in this state | 74.5% |
| Share born in another state | 25.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 24.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 4 |
| From Africa | 3 |
Households & Family Composition
1,726 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 70% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,308 families, 23% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,040 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,308 |
| Married couples with children | 303 |
| Single-parent households | 114 |
| Average household size | 2.52 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 8.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 84 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 59 |
| Family households | 1,216 households (vs Missouri 7,284) |
| Households that are families | 70.5% (vs Missouri 58.3%) |
| Total households | 1,726 households (vs Missouri 11,992) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 17.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 162 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 17.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 71,992 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 72,154 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -162 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 302 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 21 residents live in group quarters (0.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 21 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 8 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 29031 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 29 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 031 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Cape Girardeau |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 15.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 13.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 17.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 29031 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Cape Girardeau County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 5,210 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 29031 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Cape Girardeau County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 58.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 50.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 46.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 78,871 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.40 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 4,371, stable, family-oriented, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 4,371 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Town Summary · County | Cape Girardeau County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade