Scott County, KY

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Population

52,322

1.9% growth

Median Age

36.2


Median Household Income

$65,598

1.97% growth

Poverty Rate

11.5%


Number of Employees

26,798

1.89% growth

Median Property Value

$170,800

1.85% growth

About

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Scott County, KY had a population of 52.3k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $65,598. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Scott County, KY grew from 51,348 to 52,322, a 1.9% increase and its median household income grew from $64,329 to $65,598, a 1.97% increase.

The population of Scott County, KY is 87.2% White Alone, 4.72% Black or African American Alone, and 4.31% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Scott County, KY speak a non-English language, and 97.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Scott County, KY are Georgetown College (326 degrees awarded in 2016).

The median property value in Scott County, KY is $170,800, and the homeownership rate is 69.5%. Most people in Scott County, KY commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Scott County, KY is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Scott County, KY employs 26.8k people. The largest industries in Scott County, KY are Manufacturing (6,963 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,846 people), and Educational Services (2,820 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,875), Manufacturing ($56,250), and Wholesale Trade ($54,013).

Median household income in Scott County, KY is $65,598. Males in Scott County, KY have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,451. The income inequality in Scott County, KY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$65,598

2017 value

± $1,993

1.97%

1 Year Growth

± 4.63%

Households in Scott County, KY have a median annual income of $65,598, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $64,329 in 2016, which represents a 1.97% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$56,557

Average Male Salary

± $1,518

$41,451

Average Female Salary

± $1,092

In 2017, full-time male employees in Kentucky made 1.36 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $55,164 ± $10,370

  2. White

    $43,856 ± $923

  3. American Indian

    $34,557 ± $13,648

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Kentucky workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Scott County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.457

2017 Wage GINI

0.455

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.329% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 406.02

  2. Census Tract 406.01

  3. Census Tract 405.02

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Scott County, KY was Census Tract 406.02 with a value of $105,918, followed by Census Tract 406.01 and Census Tract 405.02, with respective values of $104,980 and $93,188.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Scott County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Scott County, KY (5.84k out of 50.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    4,104 ± 439

  2. Black

    825 ± 210

  3. Hispanic

    744 ± 185

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Scott County, KY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

26.8k

2017 Value

± 975

1.89%

1 Year growth

± 5.09%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Scott County, KY grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 26.3k employees to 26.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Scott County, KY, are Production Occupations (4,073 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,986 people), and Management Occupations (2,522 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Scott County, KY.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Scott County, KY, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (4,073 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,986 people), and Management Occupations (2,522 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Scott County, KY has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.62 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.53 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.5 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Scott County, KY, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($88,219), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($82,500), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($78,021).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.8k

2017 Value

± 975

1.89%

1 Year growth

± 5.09%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Scott County, KY grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 26.3k employees to 26.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Scott County, KY, are Manufacturing (6,963 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,846 people), and Educational Services (2,820 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Scott County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Scott County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Scott County, KY, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (6,963 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,846 people), and Educational Services (2,820 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Scott County, KY has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.57 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.83 times), and Educational Services (1.14 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Scott County, KY, by median earnings, are Utilities ($87,875), Manufacturing ($56,250), and Wholesale Trade ($54,013).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $71.4B

  2. Base metals

    $17.1B

  3. Gasoline

    $17.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $71.4B, followed by Base metals ($17.1B) and Gasoline ($17.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$282B

2015 Value

$398B

Projected 2045 Value

41.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Kentucky trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 41.4% to $398B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Ohio

    $22.9B

  2. Indiana

    $19.1B

  3. Tennessee

    $16.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $22.9B, followed by Indiana with $19.1B and Tennessee and $16.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

92.2% of the population of Scott County, KY has health coverage, with 59.2% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 8.3% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Scott County, KY was $8,004 in 2014. This is a 6.11% increase from the previous year ($7,543).

Primary care physicians in Scott County, KY see 2097 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.24% increase from the previous year (2051 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2841 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1861 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Harlan County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18%). Additionally, Leslie County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,097 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Scott County, KY see an average of 2,097 patients per year. This represents a 2.24% increase from the previous year (2,051 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Scott County, KY in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$8,004

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,551

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,016

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,368

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Kentucky (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.11%, from $7,543 to $8,004.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

7.81%

Uninsured

59.2%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

8.3%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.94%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Scott County, KY declined by 6.11% from 8.31% to 7.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Scott County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Harlan County

    18% prevalence

  2. Letcher County

    17.9% prevalence

  3. Lawrence County

    17.8% prevalence

Harlan County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Kentucky, at 18%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Kentucky by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Scott County, KY is home to a population of 52.3k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 3.79% of Scott County, KY residents were born outside of the country (1.98k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Scott County, KY is composed of 45.6k White Alone residents (87.2%), 2.47k Black or African American Alone residents (4.72%), 2.26k Hispanic or Latino residents (4.31%), 1.36k Two or More Races residents (2.59%), 496 Asian Alone residents (0.948%), 80 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.153%), 58 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.111%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Scott County, KY are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

36

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

36

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2017, the median age of all people in Scott County, KY was 36.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 36. But people in Scott County, KY are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Scott County, KY residents was 36.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.79%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.98k people

3.39%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.74k people

As of 2017, 3.79% of Scott County, KY residents (1.98k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Scott County, KY was 3.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    32,622 ± 4,418 people

  2. India

    10,932 ± 2,564 people

  3. Cuba

    8,780 ± 2,298 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 32,622 Kentucky residents, followed by India with 10,932 and Cuba with 8,780.

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Citizenship

97.4%

2017 Citizenship

97.7%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.4% of Scott County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Scott County, KY was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    45.6k ± 47

  2. Black or African American Alone

    2.47k ± 230

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    2.26k ± 346

In 2017, there were 18.5 times more White Alone residents (45.6k people) in Scott County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.47k Black or African American Alone and 2.26k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Scott County, KY as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Scott County, KY citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Scott County, KY was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Scott County, KY are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,017 ± 147

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    804 ± 189

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    702 ± 172

Scott County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Scott County, KY awarded 326 degrees. The student population of Scott County, KY is skewed towards women, with 574 male students and 952 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Scott County, KY are White (276 and 87.3%), followed by Black or African American (27 and 8.54%), Unknown (7 and 2.22%), and Two or More Races (4 and 1.27%).

The largest universities in Scott County, KY by number of degrees awarded are Georgetown College (326 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Scott County, KY are General Special Education & Teaching (59 and 18.1%), Curriculum & Instruction (53 and 16.3%), and Other Communication & Media Studies (30 and 9.2%).

The median tuition costs in Scott County, KY are $35,650 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Other Communication & Media Studies

    30 degrees awarded

  2. General Psychology

    20 degrees awarded

  3. Kinesiology & Exercise Science

    19 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Scott County, KY was Other Communication & Media Studies with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Scott County, KY according to their major.

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Universities

Georgetown College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

326 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$35,650

Median Private

In 2016, the Scott County, KY institution with the largest number of graduating students was Georgetown College with 326 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

113

Degrees Awarded to Men

213

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 113 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Scott County, KY, which is 0.531 times less than the 213 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    276 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    27 degrees awarded

  3. Unknown

    7 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Scott County, KY were to White students. These 276 degrees mean that there were 10.2 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 27 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Scott County, KY was $170,800 in 2017, which is 0.785 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $167,700 to $170,800, a 1.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Scott County, KY is 69.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Scott County, KY have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Scott County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$65,598

Median Household Income

± $1,993

19.7k

Number of Households

± 809

In 2017, the median household income of the 19.7k households in Scott County, KY grew to $65,598 from the previous year's value of $64,329.

The following chart displays the households in Scott County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$170,800

2017 Median

± $4,175

$167,700

2016 Median

± $3,965

In 2017, the median property value in Scott County, KY grew to to $170,800 from the previous year's value of $167,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Scott County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Scott County, KY the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Scott County, KY distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Scott County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

69.5%

2017 Homeownership

69.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 69.5% of the housing units in Scott County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Scott County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Scott County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Scott County, KY have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Scott County, KY have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% of the workforce in Scott County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    82.9%

  2. Carpooled

    10.1%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.72%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Scott County, KY was Drove Alone (82.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (10.1%) and those who Worked At Home (3.72%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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