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Scott County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Winchester

Scott County's estimated 2025 population is 4,588 with a growth rate of -1.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County is the 97th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 5,330 and has seen a growth of -13.92% since that time.

4,588
Total Population
18
Population Density (miĀ²)
97
Population Rank (State)
-61 -1.31%
Annual Population Growth

Scott County Population

Scott County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Scott County includes 95.67% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,63795.67%
Two or more races711.46%
Black or African American601.24%
Other race541.11%
Asian210.43%
Native American40.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Scott County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Scott County's average per capita income is $47,431. Household income levels show a median of $73,013. The poverty rate stands at 10.58%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$100,469-
Families$92,169$99,949
Households$73,013$86,063
Non Families$37,083$52,353

$47,431

Average Income

$73,013

Median Household Income

10.58%

Poverty Rate