Scott County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Scott County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17171
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 171
Geography
- Land Area
- 250.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.86 sq mi
- Total Area
- 252.65 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.637002
- Longitude
- -90.477771
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 4,916
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 3,884
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,837 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 1.6% |
| White | 4,721 | 96.0% |
| Black | 51 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,835 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 1.4% |
| White | 3,776 | 97.2% |
| Black | 29 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 4,937
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,920
- Poverty Rate
- 11.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 560
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,719 | 95.6% |
| Black | 58 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,249
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 393 | 12.1% |
| Republican | 1,915 | 58.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 941 | 29.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,556 | 47.9% |
| Female | 1,693 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,890 | 89.0% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.4% |
| Black | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,043
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,817 | 62.9% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 58.3% |
| Black | 1 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 57.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,020 | 65.6% |
| Female | 1,023 | 60.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,437 (40.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 760 (21.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,384
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $95,870
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $695
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.7%
- Work From Home
- 10.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.