Scott County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 174,608 | — | #394 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,277 | +4.2% | #656 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,286 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $222,000 | -21.2% | #1,170 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,005 | -13.6% | #975 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | -8.7% | #1,136 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scott County has a population of 174,608, making it the #394 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Scott County is $78,277, ranking #656 out of 3,222 counties — 4.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Scott County is $222,000 (-21.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,005/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.0%.
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94.8% of residents in Scott County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Scott County, Iowa
Scott County, Iowa has a total population of 174,608, making it the 394th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scott County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scott County is $78,277, which ranks #656 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Scott County is $222,000, 21.2% below the national median. Renters in Scott County pay a median gross rent of $1,005 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scott County, 36.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.
Scott County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.1%).
All data for Scott County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.