Population 154,557 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Scott County
Household size in Scott County
| Period | Scott County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Scott County holds 2.87 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.91, in line with the national trend. Scott County has the largest households of any Minnesota county.
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 Scott County
| Period | Scott County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Scott County are younger than 38.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.3, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the center.
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 Scott County
| Period | Scott County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Scott County than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.6 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Scott County
Renters in Scott County
| Period | Scott County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.2% of households in Scott County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 29.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Minnesota's 87 counties, only seven have a lower share of renters.
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 Scott County
| Period | Scott County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in Scott County are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country. Of Minnesota's 87 counties, only two have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Scott County
| Period | Scott County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Scott County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only two of Minnesota's 87 counties have newer 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 Scott County
| Period | Scott County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,181 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,208 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,354 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,736 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$555 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Scott County costs $1,736 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $555 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Minnesota county has higher rents.
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 Scott County
Bachelor's degrees in Scott County
| Period | Scott County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.4% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Scott County (44.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.6 points, in line with the national trend. Of Minnesota's 87 counties, only seven have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Scott County
| Period | Scott County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Scott County: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Scott County
| Period | Scott County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Scott County runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Scott County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County | 2.87 | 38.8 | 10.0% | 16.2% | 4.3% | 1994 | $1,736 | 44.4% | 94.5% | 3.5% |
| Carver County | 2.72 | 39.9 | 9.4% | 18.5% | 3.5% | 1996 | $1,620 | 50.9% | 96.9% | 3.0% |
| Dakota County | 2.63 | 39.7 | 9.7% | 25.1% | 3.7% | 1988 | $1,653 | 45.4% | 95.0% | 3.6% |
| McLeod County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 9.2% | 22.6% | 5.5% | 1978 | $947 | 20.1% | 93.6% | 3.4% |
| Pierce County | 2.54 | 39.4 | 7.5% | 25.0% | 7.4% | 1979 | $1,106 | 33.2% | 96.6% | 3.1% |
| Renville County | 2.35 | 43.8 | 9.4% | 19.8% | 12.3% | 1959 | $799 | 18.2% | 91.7% | 2.5% |
| Eau Claire County | 2.35 | 37.2 | 8.0% | 39.0% | 5.4% | 1978 | $1,091 | 36.7% | 95.6% | 2.8% |
| Yellow Medicine County | 2.27 | 43.4 | 8.9% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 1956 | $787 | 19.8% | 93.0% | 3.6% |
| Clark County | 2.74 | 36.5 | 7.8% | 21.5% | 11.7% | 1971 | $846 | 12.8% | 81.8% | 3.7% |
| Deuel County | 2.43 | 44.1 | 6.6% | 17.2% | 16.4% | 1965 | $615 | 25.1% | 93.3% | 2.0% |
| Hamlin County | 2.84 | 32.5 | 6.1% | 18.0% | 18.4% | 1968 | $906 | 24.2% | 91.8% | 0.5% |
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 Scott County. 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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