County · Minnesota
Scott County, Minnesota
Scott County, Minnesota. Scott County had 159,017 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.4% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). It holds 18 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 10 towns and townships) and 32 census tracts. GEOID 27139.
Scott County is one of the 15 counties of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
159,017
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 150,928 · ACS 2020-2024: 154,557
Median household income
$119,314
±$3,959 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$419,400
±$8,137 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,568
±$61 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Scott County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 150,928 residents in Scott County. The Census Bureau estimates 159,017 for July 1, 2025, up 5.4% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 154,557 over 356 square miles of land.
| Measure | Scott County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 154,557 | 5,739,445 | +9,282 |
| Households | 54,971±391 | 2,307,955 | +5,492 |
| Average household size | 2.78±0.02 | 2.43 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 56,671±53 | 2,545,030 | +5,458 |
Scott County's population since 2000
From 89,498 in 2000 to 159,017 in 2025: up 77.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Scott County?
Scott County holds 18 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 10 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Shakopee with 49,366 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Shakopee | 43,698 | $107,223 |
|---|---|---|
| Savage | 32,465 | $125,513 |
| Prior Lake | 27,617 | $134,255 |
| Belle Plaine | 7,395 | $99,315 |
| Jordan | 6,656 | $110,057 |
| Credit River | – | $143,125 |
| Elko New Market | 4,846 | $152,150 |
| New Prague | 8,162 | $94,539 |
| New Market Township | 3,525 | $130,231 |
| Spring Lake Township | 3,464 | $146,953 |
| Cedar Lake Township | 3,050 | $173,500 |
| Helena Township | 1,795 | $156,000 |
| Jackson TownshipGEOID 2713931580 | 1,616 | $68,884 |
| Sand Creek Township | 1,497 | $101,023 |
| Louisville Township, Scott County | 1,342 | $143,125 |
| Belle Plaine Township | 863 | $125,000 |
| St. Lawrence TownshipGEOID 2713957184 | 492 | $125,625 |
| Blakeley Township | 408 | $101,458 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Scott County?
The median resident of Scott County is 37.8 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.4%. 10.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Scott County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8±0.3 | 38.8 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 25.8% | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4% | 6.4% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.6%±0.4 pts | 75.9% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.1%±0.4 pts | 6.9% | +1.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.3%±0.3 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.2%±0.7 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.0%±0.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±0.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 8.4%±0.5 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6%±0.6 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.1%±1.3 pts | 39.4% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.0%±1.0 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Scott County earn?
Half of Scott County's 54,971 households earn less than $119,314 a year (±$3,959), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $125,718 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $6,404 after inflation. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Scott County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,314±$3,959 | $89,062 | −$6,404 |
| Mean household income | $149,625±$3,938 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,014±$1,284 | $48,237 | +$2,134 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.6%±0.7 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.9%±1.6 pts | 10.3% | −2.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.5%±0.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0%±0.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Scott County?
Owners occupy 83.8% of Scott County's occupied homes and renters 16.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $419,400 by its owner (±$8,137). The median renter pays $1,568 a month including utilities, and 38.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Scott County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $419,400±$8,137 | $329,300 | +$50,561 |
| Median gross rent | $1,568±$61 | $1,280 | +$128 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.2%±4.7 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,329±$39 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.8%±1.1 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 56,671±53 | 2,545,030 | +5,458 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±1.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.8%±1.4 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.6%±0.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Scott County building?
Builders took permits for 883 new housing units across Scott County in 2025 (570 single-family), 5.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Scott County get to work?
70.5% of Scott County's workers drive alone and 19.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Scott County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.8%±0.9 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.5%±1.3 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±0.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.7%±1.2 pts | 17.6% | +13.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min±0.6 | 22.7 min | −1.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Scott County's census tracts?
Scott County is divided into 32 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,864 (Tract 804) to $173,500 (Tract 811.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Scott County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 87 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 87 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 86th of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 87 |
| Median age | 71st of 87 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Scott County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.