2023 ACS Census Data · Population 4,847
Scott County is a small rural county in Illinois with a population of 4,847. The median household income is $73,013, 12% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.6%, median home value is $101,700, and 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
4,847
2023 estimate
Rank #2912 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$73,013
Household
Rank #816 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$101,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #2912 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
22.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #1514 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
6% above Illinois avg·12% above national avg
Poverty Rate
16% above Illinois avg·29% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Illinois avg·2% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,508
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
30% below Illinois avg·51% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
20% below Illinois avg·28% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% above Illinois avg·8% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
21% above Illinois avg·29% above national avg
Housing Units
2,393
Households
2,032
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,152
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
4% below Illinois avg·8% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Illinois avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.4%
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