Scotland County, MO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Scotland County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,773 | 6,177,646 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 10.9 | 88.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.57% | 0.26% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.0 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,543 | 2,484,450 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Scotland County declined by 1.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 4,698 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Scotland County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Scotland County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,703 | $69,051 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.72% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Scotland County is about 2% lower than in Missouri.
Housing
| Metric | Scotland County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $37,999 | $136,017 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $516 | $995 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.0% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Scotland County is about 6.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $516 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Scotland County spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 107 hours, about 4.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Scotland County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.8 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 25.6 | 42.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 107 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,311 | $5,435 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 7,545 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 147 | 923 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Missouri:
Saline County (11.5 min), Nodaway County (11.9 min), Adair County (12.1 min).
Slowest:
Bollinger County (33.1 min), Dallas County (31.6 min), Caldwell County (31.0 min).
The average commute time in Scotland County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Missouri.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Scotland County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Scotland County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.99 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Louis County (0.4), Platte County (0.4), Boone County (0.4).
Lowest:
Bollinger County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Ripley County (0.2).
Health
Scotland County has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Scotland County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.5 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.5% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.3% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Charles County (0.8), Platte County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
Scotland County (0.7), Ripley County (0.7), Pemiscot County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Scotland County, Missouri.
What is the population of Scotland County, Missouri?
The population of Scotland County, Missouri is 4,773, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Scotland County, Missouri?
The population density of Scotland County, Missouri is 10.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Scotland County, Missouri?
The median household income in Scotland County, Missouri is $67,703, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Scotland County, Missouri?
The median home price in Scotland County, Missouri is $37,999, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Scotland County, Missouri?
The unemployment rate in Scotland County, Missouri is 1.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.