U.S. County · Profile

Scott County

4.7KTotal Population
19Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-14.97%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Scott County has a population of 4,710 as of 2023. It is located in Illinois.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Scott County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.8%4,512
Two or More Races2.3%108
Hispanic or Latino1.4%66
Some Other Race1.0%47
Asian0.8%38
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%5
Black or African American0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Scott County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$70,500
5.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,891
14.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.0%
4.3% below national average
Median Age
44.7 years

Income & Poverty

$70,500Median Household Income
$32,891Per Capita Income
11.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$70,500$79,099
Families$85,813$91,553
Married-couple Families$85,813$96,111
Nonfamily Households$33,750$36,450

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Scott County, Illinois.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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