County · Iowa
Scott County, Iowa
Scott County, Iowa. Scott County had 175,259 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Iowa (+1.5%). It holds 21 places (17 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 48 census tracts. GEOID 19163.
Scott County is one of the 4 counties of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
175,259
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 174,669 · ACS 2020-2024: 174,608
Median household income
$78,277
±$1,709 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$222,000
±$4,937 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$1,005
±$32 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
How many people live in Scott County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 174,669 residents in Scott County. The Census Bureau estimates 175,259 for July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 174,608 over 458 square miles of land.
| Measure | Scott County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 174,608 | 3,210,507 | +2,162 |
| Households | 73,132±622 | 1,315,707 | +6,111 |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.02 | 2.36 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 78,537±109 | 1,437,699 | +4,305 |
Scott County's population since 2000
From 158,668 in 2000 to 175,259 in 2025: up 10.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Scott County?
Scott County holds 21 places: 17 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Davenport with 100,358 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Davenport | 101,724 | $66,200 |
|---|---|---|
| Bettendorf | 39,102 | $100,495 |
| Eldridge | 6,726 | $106,316 |
| Le Claire | 4,710 | $104,844 |
| Park View | 2,709 | $113,409 |
| Blue Grass | 1,666 | $92,981 |
| Walcott | 1,551 | $78,580 |
| Buffalo | 1,176 | $69,728 |
| Princeton | 923 | $87,188 |
| Long Grove | 838 | $125,329 |
| Riverdale | 379 | $95,000 |
| Donahue | 335 | $104,063 |
| McCausland | 313 | $62,143 |
| DixonGEOID 1921540 | 202 | $62,500 |
| MaysvilleGEOID 1950655 | 156 | $71,429 |
| Panorama ParkGEOID 1961365 | 139 | $95,625 |
| New LibertyGEOID 1956280 | 138 | $86,250 |
| Durant | 1,871 | $81,625 |
| ArgoGEOID 1902665 | 44 | not published |
| Big RockGEOID 1906535 | 49 | not published |
| PlainviewGEOID 1963300 | 19 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Scott County?
The median resident of Scott County is 39.4 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.4%. 4.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Scott County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±0.3 | 38.6 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 23.1%±0.1 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±0.1 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4% | 7.3% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.0%±0.3 pts | 82.3% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.1%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8%±0.5 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.0%±0.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±0.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9%±0.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±0.6 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1%±0.5 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.6%±1.1 pts | 31.4% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.0%±0.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Scott County's 73,132 households earn less than $78,277 a year (±$1,709), against $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 the median was $75,298 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $2,979 after inflation. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Scott County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,277±$1,709 | $75,059 | +$2,979 |
| Mean household income | $103,843±$2,639 | $98,187 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,847±$1,078 | $40,877 | +$2,443 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5%±0.9 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.3%±1.9 pts | 12.9% | −3.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3%±0.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5%±0.8 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 70.0% of Scott County's occupied homes and renters 30.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $222,000 by its owner (±$4,937). The median renter pays $1,005 a month including utilities, and 38.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Scott County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $222,000±$4,937 | $208,000 | +$21,151 |
| Median gross rent | $1,005±$32 | $972 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.5%±2.8 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,572±$34 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.0%±1.2 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 78,537±109 | 1,437,699 | +4,305 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6%±1.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.2%±1.1 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.9%±0.9 pts | 23.5% | – |
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 many new homes is Scott County building?
Builders took permits for 372 new housing units across Scott County in 2025 (268 single-family), 2.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Scott County get to work?
78.5% of Scott County's workers drive alone and 10.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Scott County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7%±0.9 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±0.5 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5%±1.2 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±0.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.9%±1.0 pts | 11.3% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min±0.7 | 19.8 min | +1.5 min |
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 are Scott County's census tracts?
Scott County is divided into 48 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,582 (Tract 109) to $183,802 (Tract 101.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Scott County compare with Iowa's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 99 |
| Median household income | 16th of 99 |
| Median home value | 15th of 99 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 99 |
| Poverty rate | 38th of 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 99 |
| Median age | 77th of 99 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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