| Place Name | Fort Scott |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 66701 |
| County | Bourbon County |
| Area Code(s) | 620 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 8,045 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -6.62% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 91.34% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Kansas 2nd |
| State House Districts | 4 |
| State Senate Districts | 13 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 91.34% |
| African American | 4.87% |
| Hispanic | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.53% |