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Scott County, MN market data
How Scott County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 159,017
- +5.1% since 2020
- Households
- 54,971
- Median household income
- $119,314
- +16.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $419,400
- Jobs located here
- 52,486
- Highest market score
- 94
- Primary care and pediatrics, #6 of 1,656 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Scott County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Scott County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Scott County has an estimated 159,017 people and 54,971 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Scott County grew 5.1%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Scott County is $119,314, 48% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 16.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Scott County runs highest on memberships, classes and admissions (an index of 148, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (95).
Of the business types scored in Scott County, primary care and pediatric clinics (94), clothing and shoe stores (91) and grocery and convenience stores (91) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For primary care and pediatric clinics, that ranks #6 of 1,656 scored counties.
Scott County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for gas stations (61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary care and pediatrics | 94 | #6 of 1,656 | 17 | 3.1 | $5.8M | 328 | 23 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 91 | #20 of 2,087 | 37 | 6.7 | $3.8M | 302 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 91 | #35 of 2,402 | 71 | 12.9 | $5.5M | 162 | 22 |
| Physical therapy | 90 | #7 of 1,422 | 18 | 3.3 | $5.5M | 230 | 13 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 90 | #18 of 2,210 | 58 | 10.6 | $2.5M | 278 | 16 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 89 | #18 of 1,889 | 25 | 4.5 | $11.3M | 273 | 21 |
| Convenience stores | 89 | #48 of 2,261 | 39 | 7.1 | $10M | 127 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 89 | #58 of 2,070 | 20 | 3.6 | $19.5M | 210 | 17 |
| Laundromats | 88 | #19 of 785 | 6 | 1.1 | $23.7M | 189 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 88 | #42 of 2,358 | 23 | 4.2 | $7.4M | 312 | 36 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 86 | #52 of 2,405 | 211 | 38.4 | $1.3M | 202 | 79 |
| Dry cleaners | 85 | #7 of 507 | 6 | 1.1 | $23.7M | 151 | 3 |
| Pizza | 85 | #35 of 2,090 | 33 | 6.0 | $8.6M | 169 | 92 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 85 | #61 of 2,405 | 418 | 76.0 | $678K | 183 | 193 |
| Gyms | 84 | #39 of 1,792 | 34 | 6.2 | $2.3M | 181 | 14 |
| Car washes and detailing | 84 | #41 of 1,451 | 23 | 4.2 | $3.1M | 125 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 84 | #58 of 2,063 | 48 | 8.7 | $5.9M | 159 | 21 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 84 | #74 of 2,222 | 57 | 10.4 | $5M | 163 | 92 |
| Spas and skin care | 82 | #48 of 1,769 | 29 | 5.3 | $2.4M | 277 | 12 |
| Tire shops | 82 | #86 of 1,530 | 26 | 4.7 | $2.8M | 111 | 6 |
| Pet stores | 81 | #51 of 974 | 13 | 2.4 | $4.9M | 107 | 3 |
| Barbershops | 81 | #57 of 1,356 | 5 | 0.9 | $14.1M | 746 | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 78 | #31 of 777 | 15 | 2.7 | $5.3M | 131 | 14 |
| Hair salons | 78 | #94 of 2,339 | 58 | 10.6 | $1.2M | 282 | 35 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 77 | #67 of 1,334 | 26 | 4.7 | $3.1M | 152 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 77 | #103 of 2,088 | 75 | 13.6 | $1.1M | 161 | 29 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 77 | #149 of 2,394 | 275 | 50.0 | $361K | 237 | 141 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 75 | #158 of 2,385 | 117 | 21.3 | $602K | 283 | 67 |
| Nail salons | 73 | #113 of 1,328 | 23 | 4.2 | $3.1M | 183 | 15 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 73 | #155 of 1,707 | 34 | 6.2 | $5.7M | 120 | 50 |
| Auto repair and car care | 73 | #276 of 2,401 | 212 | 38.6 | $341K | 127 | 92 |
| Veterinarians | 72 | #233 of 1,485 | 20 | 3.6 | $3.2M | 116 | 19 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 71 | #243 of 1,886 | 58 | 10.6 | $1.7M | 174 | 51 |
| Auto repair shops | 71 | #314 of 2,378 | 125 | 22.7 | $578K | 130 | 72 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 70 | #217 of 1,327 | 19 | 3.5 | $3.8M | 123 | 19 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 68 | #131 of 887 | 12 | 2.2 | Index only | 203 | 12 |
| Property management | 67 | #175 of 910 | 12 | 2.2 | Index only | 143 | 27 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 67 | #255 of 1,302 | 25 | 4.5 | $4M | 127 | 15 |
| Electricians | 65 | #254 of 1,160 | 16 | 2.9 | $12.1M | 101 | 49 |
| Pet businesses | 65 | #472 of 2,200 | 71 | 12.9 | $890K | 101 | 44 |
| House cleaning | 64 | #165 of 847 | 10 | 1.8 | $8.7M | 136 | 50 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #456 of 2,057 | 78 | 14.2 | $2.5M | 102 | 114 |
| Funeral homes | 58 | #520 of 1,472 | 11 | 2.0 | $596K | 88 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 58 | #611 of 1,611 | 41 | 7.5 | $901K | 90 | 43 |
| Roofing and gutters | 57 | #436 of 1,177 | 28 | 5.1 | $6.9M | 82 | 15 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 56 | #584 of 1,461 | 30 | 5.5 | $2.1M | 83 | 22 |
| Home inspectors | 44 | #259 of 415 | 7 | 1.3 | Index only | 52 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 44 | #1,417 of 2,229 | 203 | 36.9 | Index only | 108 | 176 |
| Chiropractors | 43 | #942 of 1,490 | 65 | 11.8 | $1.5M | 64 | 39 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,479 of 2,176 | 172 | 31.3 | Index only | 101 | 120 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 41 | #1,229 of 1,771 | 75 | 13.6 | $1.2M | 69 | 178 |
| Insurance agencies | 39 | #1,510 of 2,272 | 95 | 17.3 | $1.1M | 86 | 63 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 37 | #1,107 of 1,493 | 62 | 11.3 | $1.4M | 48 | 125 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $24.1M | 175 | 4 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $29M | 283 | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $33.1M | 135 | 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 | $72.3M | $1,315 | 137 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $171M | $3,111 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $283.2M | $5,152 | 127 |
| Groceries | $390.8M | $7,109 | 112 |
| Personal care products and services | $70.4M | $1,280 | 127 |
| Child care and other personal services | $36.9M | $672 | 116 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $79.9M | $1,453 | 148 |
| Medical and dental services | $99.3M | $1,807 | 140 |
| Pets | $63.2M | $1,149 | 126 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $142.2M | $2,587 | 126 |
| Vehicle insurance | $102.3M | $1,861 | 95 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $193.6M | $3,522 | 117 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $86.9M | $1,581 | 112 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $951.6M | $17,310 | 104 |
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
- 159,017+5.1% since 2020
- Households
- 54,971
- Median age
- 38.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 84%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 356 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 434
- Median household income
- $119,314+16.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $149,625
- Median home value
- $419,400
- Jobs located here
- 52,486
- Daytime population
- 123,757Residents 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, MN growing?
Population estimates put Scott County at 159,017 people in 2025, up 5.1% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 54,971 households. Median household income rose 16.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Scott County, MN spend?
Households in Scott County spend about $951.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $390.8M on groceries and $283.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Scott County spend the most on memberships, classes and admissions (an index of 148, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (95).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Scott County, MN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Scott County are for primary care and pediatric clinics (94), clothing and shoe stores (91) and grocery and convenience stores (91). Scott County ranks #6 of 1,656 scored counties for primary care and pediatric clinics.
How does Scott County, MN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Scott County is $119,314 a year, 48% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $419,400, 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 landscaping and lawn care companies (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gas stations (61% 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. 53 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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