| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee | 1 | 50,462 | 44,080 | 2.22% | 1,710 | 30 | City |
| Savage | 2 | 33,062 | 32,587 | 0.28% | 2,119 | 16 | City |
| Prior Lake | 3 | 28,249 | 27,631 | 0.39% | 1,734 | 16 | City |
| New Prague | 4 | 8,260 | 8,152 | 0.27% | 2,104 | 4 | City |
| Belle Plaine | 5 | 7,654 | 7,368 | 0.29% | 1,282 | 6 | City |
| Jordan | 6 | 7,033 | 6,664 | 0.64% | 1,937 | 4 | City |
| Credit River | 7 | 5,668 | 5,500 | 0.43% | 242 | 23 | City |
| Elko New Market | 8 | 5,393 | 4,822 | 1.75% | 1,430 | 4 | City |
Shakopee is the largest city in Scott County, with a population of 50,462.
Elko New Market is the smallest city in Scott County, with a population of 5,393.
There are 8 cities in Scott County, Minnesota.