Fort Scott, Kansas

US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates ยท 2022

KS

Fort Scott Demographics Overview

Total Population
7,569
ACS 2022 estimate
Median Household Income
$45,206
Annual household income
โ–ผ 39% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$82,300
Owner-occupied homes
โ–ผ 71% vs US avg
Median Gross Rent
$798
Monthly rent (incl. utilities)
โ–ผ 31% vs US avg
Median Age
38.3 years
Median age of residents
โ–ผ 2% vs US avg

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$45,206
US avg: $74,580
vs. National Median-39.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$82,300
US avg: $281,900
Median Gross Rent
$798/mo
US avg: $1,163/mo
Rent vs. National Avg-31.4%

Population

Total Population7,569
Median Age
38.3 years
US avg: 38.9 yrs

Data Source

Data for Fort Scott comes from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, covering the period 2018โ€“2022.

The ACS 5-Year estimates provide the most reliable demographic statistics available, especially for smaller communities, by pooling 5 years of survey data.

Learn more about the ACS โ†’

Fort Scott, KS โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fort Scott demographics

What is the population of Fort Scott, Kansas?

According to the US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022), the population of Fort Scott, Kansas is 7,569.

What is the median household income in Fort Scott?

The median household income in Fort Scott, Kansas is $45,206 per year, according to the 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates. The US national median household income is approximately $74,580.

What is the cost of living in Fort Scott?

Key cost indicators for Fort Scott, Kansas:. Median home value: $82,300. Median gross rent: $798/month. Median household income: $45,206/year

What is the median home value in Fort Scott?

The median home value in Fort Scott, Kansas is $82,300, compared to the national median of approximately $281,900.

What is the average age in Fort Scott?

The median age in Fort Scott, Kansas is 38.3 years, compared to the US national median age of approximately 38.9 years.

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