Population 10,621 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fort Scott
Household size in Fort Scott
| Period | Fort Scott | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Fort Scott is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.54, a much bigger shift than nationally. Fort Scott has smaller households than the great majority of Kansas cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fort Scott
| Period | Fort Scott | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Fort Scott are younger than 40.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fort Scott
| Period | Fort Scott | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Fort Scott than nationally: 8.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fort Scott
Renters in Fort Scott
| Period | Fort Scott | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Fort Scott own their homes; 29.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Just over half of owners (52.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fort Scott
| Period | Fort Scott | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Fort Scott than nationally: 13.0%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.0 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fort Scott
| Period | Fort Scott | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Fort Scott is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people, only five have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fort Scott
| Period | Fort Scott | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $476 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $554 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $619 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $765 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$289 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fort Scott pays $765 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $289 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 26.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fort Scott
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Scott
| Period | Fort Scott | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fort Scott: 24.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fort Scott
| Period | Fort Scott | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Fort Scott is close to the national rate: 90.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Kansas as a whole (91.7%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.6 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fort Scott
| Period | Fort Scott | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fort Scott is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is higher than in Kansas as a whole (4.0%). Unemployment has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fort Scott compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott | 2.33 | 40.2 | 8.7% | 29.3% | 13.0% | 1957 | $765 | 24.1% | 90.1% | 5.4% |
| Marmaton | 2.95 | 40.1 | 8.5% | 13.6% | 20.2% | 1970 | $650 | 22.4% | 90.6% | 1.0% |
| Hammond | 2.24 | 49.6 | 5.4% | 28.5% | 15.1% | 1978 | $944 | 23.9% | 92.4% | 11.8% |
| Eve | 2.47 | 42.9 | 4.6% | 7.5% | 16.8% | 1980 | $846 | 16.3% | 97.5% | 7.5% |
| Pawnee Station | 2.67 | 48.6 | 3.4% | 10.0% | 20.1% | 1974 | $770 | 27.3% | 95.5% | 0.4% |
| Redfield | 3.12 | 36.3 | 9.7% | 10.0% | 26.9% | 1968 | $608 | 22.7% | 91.3% | 1.3% |
| Deerfield | 2.49 | 44.0 | 5.1% | 8.2% | 17.1% | 1980 | $830 | 16.4% | 96.5% | 7.1% |
| Hiattville | 2.76 | 46.3 | 4.7% | 10.0% | 21.1% | 1972 | $716 | 26.0% | 94.6% | 0.6% |
| Richards | 2.46 | 42.8 | 5.8% | 17.8% | 15.8% | 1989 | $801 | 17.7% | 83.8% | 0.3% |
| Uniontown | 3.12 | 36.5 | 9.7% | 10.0% | 26.8% | 1968 | $598 | 22.7% | 91.3% | 1.3% |
| Moundville | 2.46 | 47.9 | 6.9% | 9.7% | 10.1% | 1981 | $749 | 19.6% | 90.4% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fort Scott. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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