Scott County's estimated 2026 population is 4,843 with a growth rate of -0.47% 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 -9.14% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46 years
Female: 48.1 years
Male: 42.6 years
There are 3,907 adults, (1,142 of whom are seniors) in Scott County.
Female: 2,463 (49.9%)
Male: 2,474 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Scott County includes 95.58% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,719 | 95.58% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 1.56% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 1.17% |
| Other race | 58 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.06% |
Scott County's average per capita income is $46,222. Household income levels show a median of $66,705. The poverty rate stands at 11.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,223 | - |
| Families | $91,548 | $105,720 |
| Households | $66,705 | $86,253 |
| Non Families | $32,672 | $48,225 |
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