Scotland County, Missouri's estimated 2024 population is 4,705 with a growth rate of 0.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scotland County, Missouri is the 109th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 4,841 and has seen a growth of -2.81% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,850 | 29 | 0.6% |
| 2028 | 4,821 | 29 | 0.61% |
| 2027 | 4,792 | 29 | 0.61% |
| 2026 | 4,763 | 29 | 0.61% |
| 2025 | 4,734 | 29 | 0.62% |
| 2024 | 4,705 | 29 | 0.62% |
| 2023 | 4,676 | 29 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 4,647 | -27 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 4,674 | -33 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 4,707 | -229 | -4.64% |
| 2019 | 4,936 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 4,937 | -21 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 4,958 | 43 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 4,915 | 82 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 4,833 | -18 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 4,851 | -51 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 4,902 | 30 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 4,872 | 33 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 4,839 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 4,841 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,822 | -593 | -10.95% |
| 1980 | 5,415 | -84 | -1.53% |
| 1970 | 5,499 | -985 | -15.19% |
| 1960 | 6,484 | -848 | -11.57% |
| 1950 | 7,332 | -1,225 | -14.32% |
| 1940 | 8,557 | -296 | -3.34% |
| 1930 | 8,853 | -1,847 | -17.26% |
| 1920 | 10,700 | -1,169 | -9.85% |
| 1910 | 11,869 | -1,363 | -10.3% |
| 1900 | 13,232 | 558 | 4.4% |
| 1890 | 12,674 | 166 | 1.33% |
| 1880 | 12,508 | 1,838 | 17.23% |
| 1870 | 10,670 | 1,797 | 20.25% |
| 1860 | 8,873 | 5,091 | 134.61% |
| 1850 | 3,782 | -1,068 | -22.02% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,542 | 96.68% |
| Two or more races | 114 | 2.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.17% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.06% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,543 | 3 | 83 | 17 |
| Married | 929 | 3.64 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 461 | 1.12 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Female | 109 | 5.17 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Male | 44 | 3.68 | 100 | 0 |
3.69
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
83.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 228 | 7.73% |
| Associates Degree | 198 | 6.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 273 | 9.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 154 | 5.22% |
| High School Graduate | 1,128 | 38.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 409 | 13.87% |
| Some College | 558 | 18.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,870 | 2,257 | 421 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 41 | 5 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,961 | $41,790 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,417 | $157,763 | $44,798 |
| High School Graduate | $35,250 | $43,611 | $23,621 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,939 | $60,893 | $16,250 |
| Overall | $40,620 | $51,991 | $28,788 |
| Some College | $31,439 | $40,375 | $30,341 |
$40,620
Average Earnings
$51,991
Average Male
$28,788
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.48% of Scotland County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 10.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,488 | 322 | 7.17% |
| Multiple | 113 | 7 | 6.19% |
7.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.71%
Male Poverty Rate
6.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scotland County, Missouri is White, with 7.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scotland County, Missouri is Multiple, with 6.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.85% |
| Some College | 3.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.33% |
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,557 | $100,228 |
| Households | $67,568 | $86,058 |
| Married Families | $82,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,131 | $49,407 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
204
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 204 | 6.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.22%
Born in Scotland County, Missouri
99%
Native Born
1%
Foreign Born
1%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99% of Scotland County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 68.22% having been born in Missouri. 1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.