Scott City City, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 4591 people in the city, organized into 1801 households, and 1288 families residing in the city. The population density was 999.1 people per square mile (385.75/km˛), making it the 420th most densely populated city in Missouri. There were 1953 housing units at an average density of 424.6 per square mile (163.94/km˛). The average household size was 2.54 persons, and the average family size was 3.02 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males. The median age is 35 years, the median age of male residents at 33.6 and the median age of female residents at 36.7. The racial makeup of the city was 98.26% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.37% American Indian, 0.04% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.81% from two or more races and 0.13% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31958, it is the 368th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $36763, making its Missouri's 439th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15099, it is the 448th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income of city was $17284, The median income for males was $24259, compared to $14571 for females.
In 2000, 1178 pupils and students, of which 640 are male and 538 are female, 25.66% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 77 nursery or pri school, 63 kindergarten, 610 elementary school, 241 high school and 187 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4591 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4591 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4586 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4585 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4540 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4530 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4514 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4527 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4523 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4537 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4538 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 47 | 30 | 77 |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 32 | 63 |
| Elementary school | 350 | 260 | 610 |
| High school | 131 | 110 | 241 |
| College or graduate school | 81 | 106 | 187 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott City city, Missouri | $31958 | $36763 | $15099 |
| Cape Girardeau County, Missouri | $36458 | $45518 | $18593 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |