Scott County Summary

Life in Scott County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Scott County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Scott County:

  • The population in Scott County is 151,347.

  • The median home value in Scott County is $419,309.

  • The median income in Scott County is $118,268.

  • The median rent in Scott County is $1,419.

  • The unemployment rate in Scott County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Scott County is 5.0%.

  • The average high in Scott County is 64.6° and there are 70.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Scott County

List Of Cities & Towns in Scott County

Shakopee, MN Population 44,135

Savage, MN Population 32,441

Prior Lake, MN Population 27,608

New Prague, MN Population 8,155

Belle Plaine, MN Population 7,363

Jordan, MN Population 6,648

Elko New Market, MN Population 4,850

Map Of Scott County

Scott County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Scott County is 64.6°.

  • There are 67.38 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 70.9 inches of rain each year with 14.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:46 hours of sun each day in Scott County.

StatScott County
Mean High64.6
Nice Days67.38
Rainfall70.9
Snowfall14.0
Sunny_hours4:46
64.6°
Average High
70.9
Inches of Rain

Scott County Photos

Jordanch
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New Praguec Minnesota
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Newprague Hotelbroz
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Mn Newprague Fnb
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St Wenceslaus Catholic School
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Priorlakebridge
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Scott County Demographics

Population over time in Scott County

The current population in Scott County is 151,347. The population has increased 3.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 149,568 1.6%
2021 147,201 1.3%
2020 145,275 -

Gender in Scott County

  • Scott County is 50.0% female with 75,598 female residents.

  • Scott County is 50.0% male with 75,749 male residents.

Female
50.0% (75,598)
Male
50.0% (75,749)
Gender Scott County MN USA
Female 50.0% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Scott County

Scott County is:

  • 77.8% White with 117,789 White residents.

  • 5.0% African American with 7,635 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 556 American Indian residents.

  • 6.4% Asian with 9,624 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 692 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 6,520 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.6% Hispanic with 8,517 Hispanic residents.

White
77.8% (117,789)
African American
5.0% (7,635)
American Indian
0.4% (556)
Asian
6.4% (9,624)
Hawaiian
0.0% (14)
Other
0.5% (692)
Two Or More
4.3% (6,520)
Hispanic
5.6% (8,517)

Table: Scott County By Race

Race Scott County MN USA
White 77.8% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 5.0% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 6.4% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.6% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Scott County, Minnesota

  • 2.1% of households in Scott County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.1% of households in Scott County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Scott County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Scott County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Scott County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Scott County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Scott County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.4% of households in Scott County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Scott County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 21.7% of households in Scott County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.1% (3,177)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.1% (1,598)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.1% (4,724)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.5% (6,797)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.4% (11,202)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.5% (17,477)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.7% (17,654)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.4% (33,929)
$150,000 to $199,999
14.5% (22,010)
$200,000 or more
21.7% (32,773)
Income Scott County MN USA
Less than $10,000 2.1% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.1% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.1% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.5% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.4% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.5% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.7% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.4% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.5% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 21.7% 11.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Scott County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Scott County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Scott County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 20.0% of adults in Scott County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Scott County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Scott County completed associate's degree.

  • 30.0% of adults in Scott County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Scott County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Scott County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Scott County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (4,540)
9-12th Grade
3% (4,540)
High School / GED
20% (30,269)
Some College
18% (27,242)
Associate's Degree
13% (19,675)
Bachelor's Degree
30% (45,404)
Master's Degree
10% (15,134)
Professional Degree
2% (3,026)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,513)
Education Scott County MN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 20% 24% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 30% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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