Demographics in Fort Scott, KS

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

7,551

Male

3,435

45.5%

Female

4,116

54.5%

Median Age

39.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

90.5%

Black

2.9%

Hispanic

3.0%

Asian

0.1%

Two or More

6.3%

Other

0.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

14.5%

High School or Higher

34.8%

Foreign Born

0.8%

Veterans

5.8%

Married

41.2%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Fort Scott, KS has a population of 7,551 with a median age of 39.2. The racial makeup is 90.5% White, 3.0% Hispanic, 2.9% Black. About 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 0.8%.