Scott County's estimated 2026 population is 4,940 with a growth rate of 0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County is the 96th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 5,330 and has seen a growth of -7.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (95.67%)
Two or more races (1.46%)
Black or African American (1.24%)
Other race (1.11%)
Asian (0.43%)
Native American (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,637 | 95.67% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 1.46% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 1.24% |
| Other race | 54 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,469 | - |
| Families | $92,169 | $99,949 |
| Households | $73,013 | $86,063 |
| Non Families | $37,083 | $52,353 |
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