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Scott County, KY
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Scott County, Kentucky.
Population
59,536
Land area
282sq mi
People per sq mi
211
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Scott County
Scott County at a glance
- Scott County is 84% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 120 counties in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $85,158, 34% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $288,500 (40% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,247 a month.
- Its largest cities are Georgetown (39,117), Stamping Ground (994) and Sadieville (370).
Local data for Scott County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scott County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,158
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$288,500
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,247/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,542), Irish Americans (7,252), Mexican Americans (2,230).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,568
31,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,861
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$316M
FY 2026, $5,527 per person
PPP loans
$65.8M
1,249 loans, 8,953 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$370K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Scott County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scott County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
311
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
97
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone58 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Scott County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Scott County, KY?
- Georgetown is the largest city or town in Scott County, with about 39,117 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Scott County?
- Scott County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40324, 40370, 40379.
- What is the population of Scott County, KY?
- About 59,536 people live in Scott County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Scott County?
- Scott County borders Fayette County, Franklin County, Woodford County, Grant County, Bourbon County, Harrison County, Owen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023