Scott County, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 9th-largest in Minnesota

The population of Scott County, Minnesota is 152,957 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $120,247, the median home value is $393,500, and the median age is 37.3.

The population of Scott County has grown 20.5% since 2010 (130,514 → 157,206), a +1.34% annualized rate.

Scott County within Minnesota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

152,957

Population

+1.34%

Annual growth

430

People / sq mi

$120,247

Median Income

$393,500

Median Home Value

Scott County covers 356 sq mi of land at 429.5 people per square mile.

About Scott County, MN

The poverty rate is what most separates Scott County from the typical county: 2.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 152,957 residents, Scott County is a county in Minnesota. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Minnesota in the country, at #9 by population.

Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $120,247, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 2.4%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $393,500, with typical rent around $1,485.

Scott County is among the best-educated US counties: 43.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 17.6% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

Scott County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Scott County had a population of 130,514 in 2010 and 157,206 in 2024, a 20.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 157,206 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.34%.

Scott County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

157,206

Population (2024)

130,514

Population (2010)

157,206

Peak (2024)

1.34%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	130,514	-	-	estimate
2011	132,581	+2,067	+1.58%	estimate
2012	135,140	+2,559	+1.93%	estimate
2013	137,280	+2,140	+1.58%	estimate
2014	139,198	+1,918	+1.40%	estimate
2015	141,372	+2,174	+1.56%	estimate
2016	143,393	+2,021	+1.43%	estimate
2017	145,581	+2,188	+1.53%	estimate
2018	147,339	+1,758	+1.21%	estimate
2019	149,004	+1,665	+1.13%	estimate
2020	151,356	+2,352	+1.58%	estimate
2021	153,633	+2,277	+1.50%	estimate
2022	154,606	+973	+0.63%	estimate
2023	155,986	+1,380	+0.89%	estimate
2024	157,206	+1,220	+0.78%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	78.6%
Black or African American	5.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.3

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

12.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.1%

5–9

7.3%

10–14

8.0%

15–19

7.3%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

11.7%

35–44

14.8%

45–54

14.1%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

5.9%

65–74

7.8%

75–84

3.2%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 21.4% · Seniors (65+): 12.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$120,247+$32,691 vs state
Mean household income	$150,088
Per-capita income	$53,499
Poverty rate	2.4%-3.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	73.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.1%

Manufacturing

14.9%

Finance & real estate

10.7%

Information

8.9%

Education & health care

7.6%

Construction

6.6%

Retail trade

5.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Scott County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

72.6%

Public transit

17.6%

Work from home

24.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$393,500+$88,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,485

Median rent

84.3%

Homeownership rate

55,687

Total housing units

97.4%

Occupied

2.6%

Vacant

15.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.6%

With health insurance

97.1%

With broadband internet

21.7%

Foreign-born

4.9%

Veterans (18+)

8.7%

With a disability

86.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.0%

High School+

43.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Scott County, Minnesota has a population of 152,957 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 430 people per square mile.

The population of Scott County has grown 20.5% since 2010 (130,514 → 157,206), a +1.34% annualized rate.

The median household income in Scott County, Minnesota is $120,247, with mean (average) household income of $150,088 and per-capita income of $53,499. 2.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Scott County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (78.6%), Black or African American (5.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Scott County, Minnesota is 37.3 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Scott County is $393,500 and median monthly rent is $1,485. 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 55,687 total housing units, 2.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Scott County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Scott County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.