County profile · Kentucky
Scott County, KY market data
How Scott County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 62,262
- +8.2% since 2020
- Households
- 22,642
- Median household income
- $85,158
- +20.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $288,500
- Jobs located here
- 30,826
- Highest market score
- 92
- Grocery stores, #32 of 2,070 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Scott County has an estimated 62,262 people and 22,642 households. Population estimates put the population change in Scott County from 2020 to 2025 at +8.2%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Scott County is $85,158, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 20.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Scott County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (83).
Of the business types scored in Scott County, grocery stores (92); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (88); and coffee shops and cafes (87) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #32 of 2,070 scored counties.
Scott County is part of the Lexington-Fayette metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet grooming and boarding businesses (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Scott County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Scott County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 92 | #32 of 2,070 | 6 | 2.6 | $23.8M | 256 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 88 | #37 of 2,210 | 23 | 10.2 | $2M | 223 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 87 | #41 of 2,063 | 14 | 6.2 | $6.6M | 177 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 87 | #58 of 2,087 | 16 | 7.1 | $2.8M | 223 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 87 | #83 of 2,402 | 36 | 15.9 | $4M | 117 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 84 | #24 of 1,771 | 12 | 5.3 | $2.9M | 176 | 28 |
| Insurance agencies | 84 | #149 of 2,272 | 26 | 11.5 | $2.3M | 186 | 15 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 83 | #45 of 1,493 | 8 | 3.5 | $4.4M | 151 | 18 |
| Barbershops | 80 | #75 of 1,356 | 7 | 3.1 | $3.1M | 164 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 79 | #159 of 2,405 | 187 | 82.6 | $492K | 133 | 80 |
| Convenience stores | 79 | #206 of 2,261 | 21 | 9.3 | $6.8M | 86 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 77 | #52 of 887 | 5 | 2.2 | Index only | 185 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 76 | #153 of 1,889 | 20 | 8.8 | $4.6M | 111 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 75 | #252 of 2,405 | 104 | 45.9 | $885K | 133 | 35 |
| Child care and preschools | 74 | #175 of 1,611 | 9 | 4.0 | $1.3M | 128 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 73 | #200 of 1,656 | 10 | 4.4 | $2.7M | 150 | 21 |
| Pet stores | 72 | #147 of 974 | 5 | 2.2 | $4.4M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 72 | #182 of 1,769 | 17 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 146 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 71 | #213 of 1,792 | 14 | 6.2 | $1.3M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 70 | #262 of 2,088 | 26 | 11.5 | $710K | 107 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 70 | #416 of 2,358 | 38 | 16.8 | $1.9M | 79 | 19 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 69 | #414 of 2,222 | 31 | 13.7 | $3M | 97 | 38 |
| Auto repair shops | 68 | #435 of 2,378 | 46 | 20.3 | $490K | 110 | 19 |
| Roofing and gutters | 67 | #212 of 1,177 | 8 | 3.5 | $8.6M | 102 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 67 | #404 of 2,339 | 46 | 20.3 | $472K | 110 | 10 |
| Auto repair and car care | 67 | #473 of 2,401 | 76 | 33.6 | $297K | 110 | 30 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 66 | #440 of 2,385 | 84 | 37.1 | $258K | 121 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 65 | #351 of 1,707 | 18 | 7.9 | $3.8M | 81 | 16 |
| Pizza | 64 | #523 of 2,090 | 24 | 10.6 | $3.8M | 75 | 38 |
| Electricians | 60 | #369 of 1,160 | 7 | 3.1 | $9.9M | 82 | 17 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 60 | #385 of 1,334 | 10 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 60 | #406 of 1,328 | 13 | 5.7 | $1.7M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #598 of 2,057 | 33 | 14.6 | $2.1M | 86 | 38 |
| Car washes and detailing | 59 | #499 of 1,451 | 10 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 57 | #738 of 2,229 | 65 | 28.7 | Index only | 128 | 30 |
| Chiropractors | 54 | #631 of 1,490 | 12 | 5.3 | $2.2M | 93 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 54 | #850 of 2,176 | 56 | 24.7 | Index only | 118 | 21 |
| Tire shops | 52 | #728 of 1,530 | 10 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 90 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 50 | #1,199 of 2,394 | 163 | 72.0 | $164K | 107 | 58 |
| Physical therapy | 49 | #752 of 1,422 | 15 | 6.6 | $1.8M | 74 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 46 | #1,298 of 2,200 | 43 | 19.0 | $510K | 58 | 17 |
| Veterinarians | 45 | #880 of 1,485 | 15 | 6.6 | $1.5M | 54 | 10 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 43 | #901 of 1,461 | 18 | 7.9 | $1.2M | 48 | 7 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 42 | #1,238 of 1,886 | 28 | 12.4 | $954K | 97 | 22 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $5.6M | 183 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $6.7M | 213 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $856K | 126 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | Index only | 46 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $11.8M | 184 | 10 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $15.1M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $7.5M | 55 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $22.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $9.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $35.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | 5 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $26.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Scott County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $22.5M | $996 | 104 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $71.4M | $3,155 | 122 |
| Food away from home | $92M | $4,063 | 100 |
| Groceries | $142.9M | $6,309 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $21.7M | $959 | 95 |
| Child care and other personal services | $11.5M | $509 | 88 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18.5M | $815 | 83 |
| Medical and dental services | $26.7M | $1,180 | 92 |
| Pets | $21.9M | $968 | 106 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $45.2M | $1,998 | 97 |
| Vehicle insurance | $60.8M | $2,684 | 137 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $69.1M | $3,051 | 101 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $35.4M | $1,563 | 111 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $360.4M | $15,915 | 96 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Scott County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 62,262+8.2% since 2020
- Households
- 22,642
- Median age
- 37.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 282 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 211
- Median household income
- $85,158+20.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $106,296
- Median home value
- $288,500
- Jobs located here
- 30,826
- Daytime population
- 60,655Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Scott County?
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Questions
How fast is Scott County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Scott County at 62,262 people in 2025, up 8.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 22,642 households. Median household income rose 20.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Scott County, KY spend?
Households in Scott County spend about $360.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $142.9M on groceries and $92M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Scott County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (83).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Scott County, KY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Scott County are for grocery stores (92); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (88); and coffee shops and cafes (87). Scott County ranks #32 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
How does Scott County, KY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Scott County is $85,158 a year, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 8.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $288,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Scott County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet grooming and boarding businesses (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (56% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Scott County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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