Market insights · Missouri
Scott County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Scott County has 37,975 residents, down 0.1% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 955 households moved in and 1,014 moved out (-59 net), while a net $1.5M of income left. Median household income is $62,782, the median home $154,400 and median rent $873 a month.
In Missouri: 84th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 86th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 44th of 115 counties for median household income · 79th of 115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau County, MO | 275 | $13.1M |
| New Madrid County, MO | 124 | $5.2M |
| Mississippi County, MO | 94 | $4.5M |
| Stoddard County, MO | 72 | $2.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Scott County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau County, MO | 282 | $12.3M |
| New Madrid County, MO | 120 | $4.9M |
| Stoddard County, MO | 81 | $3.1M |
| Mississippi County, MO | 69 | $2.9M |
| St. Louis County, MO | 24 | $0.8M |
| Butler County, MO | 23 | $0.7M |
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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.