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Scotland County, Missouri
Scotland County, Missouri. Scotland County had 4,796 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020, in line with Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 29199.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,796
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,716 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,686
Median household income
$68,913
±$9,762 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$158,800
±$25,058 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$511
±$53 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Scotland County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,716 residents in Scotland County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,796 for July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, in line with Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,686 over 437 square miles of land.
| Measure | Scotland County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,686 | 6,191,814 | −216 |
| Households | 1,550±98 | 2,508,227 | −218 |
| Average household size | 2.98±0.18 | 2.40 | +0.26 |
| Housing units | 2,201±29 | 2,825,287 | −168 |
Scotland County's population since 2000
From 4,983 in 2000 to 4,796 in 2025: down 3.8%. 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 Scotland County?
Scotland County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Memphis with 1,762 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Memphis | 1,731 | $55,125 |
|---|---|---|
| RutledgeGEOID 2963776 | 86 | $53,750 |
| South GorinGEOID 2968870 | 62 | $48,984 |
| ArbelaGEOID 2901576 | 24 | not published |
| GrangerGEOID 2928360 | 22 | $83,750 |
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 Scotland County?
The median resident of Scotland County is 36.5 years old; 29.9% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.0%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Scotland County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5±1.0 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.9%±0.6 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4%±0.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.0%±0.8 pts | 76.3% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.8%±3.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±2.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 9.8%±2.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 39.0%±5.1 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.1%±4.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.2%±3.3 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±2.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 Scotland County earn?
Half of Scotland County's 1,550 households earn less than $68,913 a year (±$9,762), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $61,639 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Scotland County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,913±$9,762 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,850±$9,136 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,924±$3,289 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3%±3.3 pts | 12.6% | −6.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5%±4.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2%±2.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.9%±5.3 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 Scotland County?
Owners occupy 82.4% of Scotland County's occupied homes and renters 17.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,800 by its owner (±$25,058). The median renter pays $511 a month including utilities, and 23.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Scotland County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,800±$25,058 | $230,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $511±$53 | $1,033 | −$118 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.5%±12.7 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,216±$126 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.4%±4.2 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,201±29 | 2,825,287 | −168 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.1%±11.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.0%±4.3 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.8%±2.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.1%±4.3 pts | 13.3% | – |
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 Scotland County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Scotland County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Scotland County get to work?
78.4% of Scotland County's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes.
| Measure | Scotland County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.5%±3.5 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4%±5.2 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±3.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3%±4.3 pts | 13.0% | −7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min±2.6 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
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 Scotland County's census tracts?
Scotland County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $55,903 (Tract 4802) to $74,671 (Tract 4801).
| Tract 480129199480100 | 2,837±201 | $74,671 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 480229199480200 | 1,849±201 | $55,903 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Scotland County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 109th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 52nd of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 104th of 115 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 115 |
| Median home value | 74th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 113th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 111th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 92nd of 115 |
| Median age | 107th of 115 |
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 Scotland 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.