COUNTY · KY

Scott County, Kentucky

Scott County is a county in Kentucky with FIPS code 21209 and an estimated population of 60,168 (Census 2023), 16th largest of 120 in the state.

County facts

Name
Scott County
State
Kentucky
Type
county
FIPS code
21209
State FIPS
21
Population (2023)
60,168
Change since 2020
+4.6%
State rank
16 of 120

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in Kentucky

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Scott County?

Scott County, Kentucky has the five-digit FIPS code 21209: 21 for the state and 209 for the county.

What state is Scott County in?

Scott County is in Kentucky.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.