Scott County, MN

County

Demographics of Scott

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

44.2%

Households with Children

39.1%

School Enrollment K-12

20,445

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 19.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.0%
Working Age (35-54): 28.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.8%
Seniors (65+): 12.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.4%
High School / GED: 19.6%
Some College or Associate's: 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 44.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 30.2%
Single Parents: 8.9%
Couples & Adults: 36.4%
Living Alone: 24.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
Asian: 6.3%
Black or African American: 6.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 21.8%
South Asian: 25.3%
Southeast Asian: 49.5%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 3.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 54.2%
Puerto Rican: 6.6%
Cuban: 2.0%
Dominican: 1.0%
Central American: 15.2%
South American: 14.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 56.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 18.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 59.5%
Caribbean: 0.5%
Other Black: 21.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 67.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.0%
Spanish: 4.2%
European & Indo-European: 2.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.0%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 3.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 6.1%
Middle School (5-8): 6.3%
High School (9-12): 7.0%
College / Graduate: 4.4%
Not Enrolled: 73.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Scott County

Neighborhoods in Scott County

Neighborhood

Scott, MN

East Village / North Reservation

Barden / Riverside Fields

Valley Green Mobile Home Park

East Gate Estates / Saint Benedict

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources