Scott County, KY

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2021 Population

56,267

0.547% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

10.2%

3.49% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$73,113

1.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$208,800

5.51% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

28,445

0.133% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Scott County, KY had a population of 56.3k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $73,113. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Scott County, KY grew from 55,961 to 56,267, a 0.547% increase and its median household income grew from $71,750 to $73,113, a 1.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Scott County, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.64%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.37%), Other (Hispanic) (1.73%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.36%).

None of the households in Scott County, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Scott County, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Scott County, KY are Georgetown College (373 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Scott County, KY was $208,800, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Scott County, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Scott County, KY was 2 cars per household.

Scott County, KY borders Bourbon County, KY, Fayette County, KY, Franklin County, KY, Grant County, KY, Harrison County, KY, Owen County, KY, and Woodford County, KY.

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Population & Diversity

Scott County, KY is home to a population of 56.3k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.55% of Scott County, KY residents were born outside of the country (1.43k people).

In 2021, there were 18.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.7k people) in Scott County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.61k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Scott County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Scott County, KY was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Scott County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Scott County, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
48.7k ± 85
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.61k ± 231
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.9k ± 284

4.4%

Hispanic Population

2.48k people

4.4% of the people in Scott County, KY are hispanic (2.48k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Scott County, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

2.55%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.43k people

3.07%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.72k people

As of 2021, 2.55% of Scott County, KY residents (1.43k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Scott County, KY was 3.07%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Scott County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
936 ± 161
Gulf War (2001-)
813 ± 233
Gulf War (1990s)
532 ± 171

Scott County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Scott County, KY employs 28.4k people. The largest industries in Scott County, KY are Manufacturing (7,215 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,164 people), and Educational Services (2,872 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($142,642), Manufacturing ($63,701), and Utilities ($62,188).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28.4k

2021 Value

± 1,195

−0.133%

1 Year decline

± 5.82%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Scott County, KY declined at a rate of −0.133%, from 28.5k employees to 28.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Scott County, KY, are Production Occupations (4,478 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,066 people), and Management Occupations (2,887 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Scott County, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.4k

2021 Value

± 1,195

−0.133%

1 Year decline

± 5.82%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Scott County, KY declined at a rate of −0.133%, from 28.5k employees to 28.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Scott County, KY, are Manufacturing (7,215 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,164 people), and Educational Services (2,872 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Scott County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Scott County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,324

Median earning men ± $1,696

$33,815

Median earning women ± $1,689

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($83,000), Manufacturing ($66,536), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,672).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($49,575), Wholesale Trade ($46,360), and Public Administration ($42,358).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

417
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
241
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
222
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.54M
Manufacturing
$221k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$98.2k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Scott County, KY went to Donald J. Trump with 61.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.66%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.66%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Scott County, KY went to Donald J. Trump with 61.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.66%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Scott County, KY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Scott County, KY awarded 373 degrees. The student population of Scott County, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 668 male students and 957 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Scott County, KY are White (297 and 80.7%), followed by Unknown (30 and 8.15%), Black or African American (20 and 5.43%), and Hispanic or Latino (13 and 3.53%).

The largest universities in Scott County, KY by number of degrees awarded are Georgetown College (373 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Scott County, KY are General Special Education & Teaching (86 and 23.1%), Curriculum & Instruction (36 and 9.65%), and General Psychology (23 and 6.17%).

The median tuition cost in Scott County, KY for private four year colleges is $40,210.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Scott County, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,625 (41.1% men and 58.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,625 students enrolled in Scott County, KY, 41.1% men and 58.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,277 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
23 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
16 degrees awarded
General Communication
14 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Scott County, KY was General Psychology with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Scott County, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Georgetown College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

373 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Georgetown College with 373 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 129 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Scott County, KY, which is 0.529 times less than the 244 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 297 degrees mean that there were 9.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 30 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,210) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($990) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Scott County, KY was $208,800 in 2021, which is 0.853 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $197,900 to $208,800, a 5.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Scott County, KY is 72.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Scott County, KY have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Scott County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Scott County, KY is $73,113. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Scott County, KY was Census Tract 406.01 with a value of $136,520, followed by Census Tract 403.03 and Census Tract 405.02, with respective values of $109,125 and $105,034.

In 2022, 10.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Scott County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.96%.

Housing

Property

$208,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,939

$15,475

Median Property Taxes

±$724

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Scott County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Scott County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.5%

Homeownership

2021

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.5% of the housing units in Scott County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Scott County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 406.01
Census Tract 403.03
Census Tract 405.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Scott County, KY was Census Tract 406.01 with a value of $136,520, followed by Census Tract 403.03 and Census Tract 405.02, with respective values of $109,125 and $105,034.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Scott County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,113

Median Household Income

± $2,854

21.3k

Number of Households

± 963

In 2021, the median household income of the 21.3k households in Scott County, KY grew to $73,113 from the previous year's value of $71,750.

The following chart displays the households in Scott County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Scott County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (8.95%)
Worked At Home (7.57%)

In 2021, 82% of workers in Scott County, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.95%) and those who worked at home (7.57%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Scott County, KY have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.918% of the workforce in Scott County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Scott County, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Scott County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Scott County, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Scott County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.96%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Scott County, KY (5.55k out of 54.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Scott County, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 10.3% of the children was living in poverty in Scott County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 161 in Scott County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 140 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95% of the population of Scott County, KY has health coverage, with 61.2% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 9.23% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Scott County, KY see 1727 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.37% decrease from the previous year (1751 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2542 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1103 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,727 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Scott County, KY

Primary care physicians in Scott County, KY see an average of 1,727 patients per year. This represents a 1.37% decrease from the previous year (1,751 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Scott County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.97%

Uninsured

61.2%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

9.23%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Scott County, KY grew by 8.86% from 4.56% to 4.97%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Scott County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 24.7 in Scott County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Scott County, KY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.8% in Scott County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Scott County, KY.

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