Scott County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17171 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,937 | — | #2,904 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,705 | -11.2% | #1,454 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.0 years | +18.3% | #595 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $96,400 | -65.8% | #3,042 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $689 | -40.8% | #2,787 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | -9.0% | #1,128 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scott County has a population of 4,937, making it the #2,904 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Scott County is $66,705, ranking #1,454 out of 3,222 counties — 11.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Scott County is $96,400 (-65.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $689/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.0%.
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94.5% of residents in Scott County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Scott County, Illinois
Scott County, Illinois has a total population of 4,937, making it the 2,904th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scott County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scott County is $66,705, which ranks #1,454 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.2% below 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 2.7%.
The median home value in Scott County is $96,400, 65.8% below the national median. Renters in Scott County pay a median gross rent of $689 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scott County, 21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Scott County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
All data for Scott County, Illinois 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.