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Scott County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Scott County has 159,017 residents, up 5.1% since 2020 (+1.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 4,808 households moved in and 4,983 moved out (-175 net), while a net $19.7M of income left. Median household income is $119,314, the median home $419,400 and median rent $1,568 a month.
In Minnesota: 7th of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 32nd of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 2nd of 87 counties for median household income · 3rd of 87 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Scott County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MN | 1,348 | $110.4M |
| Dakota County, MN | 1,022 | $98.5M |
| Carver County, MN | 249 | $19.6M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 196 | $13.6M |
| Le Sueur County, MN | 114 | $12.2M |
| Rice County, MN | 93 | $8.0M |
| Anoka County, MN | 92 | $5.9M |
| Washington County, MN | 77 | $6.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Scott County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MN | 1,096 | $85.5M |
| Dakota County, MN | 964 | $74.6M |
| Carver County, MN | 341 | $27.2M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 176 | $10.3M |
| Le Sueur County, MN | 149 | $11.7M |
| Rice County, MN | 103 | $7.1M |
| Anoka County, MN | 102 | $6.9M |
| Washington County, MN | 98 | $9.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.