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Scott Township, Ogle County, Illinois
Scott Township, Ogle County, township, in Ogle County, Illinois. Scott Township, Ogle County had 3,350 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,314 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,305 (±20). GEOID 1714168302.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,350
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,314 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,305 ±20
Median household income
$109,500
±$14,223 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$207,300
±$19,858 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$792
±$569 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Scott Township, Ogle County and what county is it in?
Scott Township, Ogle County is a township in Ogle County, Illinois. It covers 35.9 square miles of land, 92 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Scott Township (Ogle County): Davis Junction (village, 2,512 in 2020) and Holcomb (CDP, 149 in 2020). Part of Stillman Valley (village) also lies in it.
Scott Township, Ogle County is in the Rochelle, IL micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Scott Township, Ogle County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,350 people lived in Scott Township, Ogle County on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, while Illinois shrank 0.8%. The 2020 Census counted 3,314 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,305 (±20).
| Measure | Scott Township, Ogle County | Ogle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,305±20 | 51,495 | +227 |
| Households | 1,082±84 | 20,821 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.05±0.24 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,217±116 | 22,682 | no clear change |
Scott Township, Ogle County's population since 2000
From 1,671 in 2000 to 3,350 in 2025: up 100.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Scott Township, Ogle County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Scott Township, Ogle County?
The median resident of Scott Township, Ogle County is 34.7 years old; 30.7% are under 18 and 7.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.4%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Scott Township, Ogle County | Ogle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7±4.4 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.7%±4.3 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.9%±2.5 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Male | 55.2%±3.2 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.4%±4.8 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.1%±5.0 pts | 83.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±2.0 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.3%±4.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3%±2.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9%±3.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0%±1.9 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6%±2.0 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.0%±5.2 pts | 24.3% | +9.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.5%±4.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.1%±2.0 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Scott Township, Ogle County earn?
Half of Scott Township, Ogle County's 1,082 households earn less than $109,500 a year (±$14,223), against $82,132 in Ogle County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 the median was $81,533 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $27,967 after inflation. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Scott Township, Ogle County | Ogle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,500±$14,223 | $82,132 | +$27,967 |
| Mean household income | $126,679±$13,472 | $98,173 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,539±$3,400 | $40,038 | +$6,890 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2%±3.3 pts | 8.4% | −7.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.9%±4.9 pts | 11.5% | −16.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.7%±4.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.1%±1.8 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.3%±2.7 pts | 88.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Scott Township, Ogle County?
Owners occupy 92.5% of Scott Township, Ogle County's occupied homes and renters 7.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $207,300 by its owner (±$19,858).
| Measure | Scott Township, Ogle County | Ogle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $207,300±$19,858 | $189,200 | +$27,865 |
| Median gross rent | $792±$569 | $936 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 5.3%±7.3 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,666±$106 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.5%±3.9 pts | 75.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.5%±3.9 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,217±116 | 22,682 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±35.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.5%±4.6 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.7%±3.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.4%±3.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.5%±3.1 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0%±3.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Scott Township, Ogle County work and get to work?
77.1% of Scott Township, Ogle County's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Scott Township, Ogle County | Ogle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.1%±4.6 pts | 61.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±2.0 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1%±8.3 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.4%±8.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±3.2 pts | 8.0% | +4.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.3 min±4.4 | 26.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Scott Township, Ogle County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Scott Township, Ogle County, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9610.02Ogle County | 3,854 | $104,650 |
| Tract 9610.01Ogle County | 3,223 | $80,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Scott Township, Ogle County) · Census block assignment files
How does Scott Township, Ogle County compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Scott Township, Ogle County is the 3,278th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 314th-most populous of 1,407 in Illinois.
Scott Township, Ogle County ranks 238th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 314th | 1,407 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 156th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,019th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 238th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 637th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 551st | 1,379 |
| Poverty rate | 697th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 420th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,268th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 132nd | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 703rd | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 77th | 1,382 |
Scott Township, Ogle County's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Scott Township, Ogle County?
15 of the 57 figures for Scott Township, Ogle County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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