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Scott County

Iowa · 165,224 residents · 458.096 sq mi
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Scott County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $134,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
165,224
+4%since 2000
from 158,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
361 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+6%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
149K156K163K170K177K1990201020202024Scott County
2024175K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,964
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,701 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,408
+29%since 2000
from $21,310 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(137,382)
Black6%(9,498)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(6,445)
Asian1.6%(2,476)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.1%(42,996)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(136,884)
Black6.9%(11,413)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(9,197)
Asian2%(3,295)
Other2.3%(3,844)
Diversity Score37.5%(61,921)
Diversity Score
37
+38%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$150,400+12%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Iowa?

Scott County, Iowa has about 165,224 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scott County, Iowa?

The typical household in Scott County, Iowa earns about $49,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott County, Iowa expensive?

In Scott County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $134,600, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Iowa?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Scott County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott County, Iowa?

About 12.9% of people in Scott County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,245 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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