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Scott County, MN
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Scott County, Minnesota.
Population
154,557
Land area
356sq mi
People per sq mi
434
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Scott County
Scott County at a glance
- Scott County is about 6 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 9th among 87 counties in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $119,314, 34% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $419,400 (27% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,568 a month.
- Its largest cities are Shakopee (46,012), Savage (32,889) and Prior Lake (28,016).
Local data for Scott County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scott County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,314
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$419,400
Prices +2.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,568/mo
Homeownership
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher
44.1%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (50,508), Norwegian Americans (17,672), Irish Americans (16,221).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,996
63,836 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,901
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$716M
FY 2026, $4,747 per person
PPP loans
$460M
5,975 loans, 47,027 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.4M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Scott County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home19.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scott County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
619
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
117
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scott County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Scott County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Scott County, MN?
- Shakopee is the largest city or town in Scott County, with about 46,012 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Scott County?
- Scott County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 55020, 55044, 55054, 55352, 55372.
- What is the population of Scott County, MN?
- About 154,557 people live in Scott County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Scott County?
- Scott County borders Hennepin County, Dakota County, Carver County, Rice County, Le Sueur County, Sibley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023