Scott County, Indiana
Scott County: county in Indiana, United States
About
Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,181 and a population density of 48 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,788 inhabitants. Its county seat is Scottsburg. The county was created 206 years ago in 1820.
County Snapshot
Scott County at a glance
Scott County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Quick Facts about Scott County
| Population | 23,788 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| Different from | Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scotts Bluff County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County |
| Area | 499 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.22% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.78% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6851,-85.7475 |
| Named for | Charles Scott |
| Capital | Scottsburg |
| Establishment | January 12, 1820 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:29:18 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 48 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Scott County is located at 38°41'6"N 85°44'51"W (38.6850700, -85.7474700). It has 5 neighbors: Clark County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Jennings County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Scott County is Austin with a population of 4,094. Other cities include and Albion population 2,370. See all Scott County cities & populated places.
Scott County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 9,897 | Township in Scott County, Indiana |
| Scottsburg | 6,674 | County seat in Indiana |
| Austin | 4,094 | Small city in Indiana, USA |
| Lexington | 3,533 | Unincorporated community in Lexington Township, Scott County, Indiana, United States |
| Albion | 2,370 | Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day Forecast- Scottsburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Scott County decreased by 1.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,181 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,907 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,723 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,755 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,636 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,660 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,687 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,793 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,784 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,873 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,788 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (10)
- Scott County, Iowa county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 173,216 people.
- Scott County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 150,689 people.
- Scott County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 58,470 people.
- Scott County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 38,288 people.
- Scott County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 28,061 people.
- Scott County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 22,090 people.
- Scott County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 21,629 people.
- Scott County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 10,164 people.
- Scott County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 4,950 people.
- Scott County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 4,790 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 966,183 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Indianapolis | 877,903 | The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. |
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| Fort Wayne | 272,398 | The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. |
| Saint Joseph County | 271,484 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Elkhart County | 206,161 | County in Indiana, United States |
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| Vanderburgh County | 182,447 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Hendricks County | 173,251 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Porter County | 170,980 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Johnson County | 160,607 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Monroe County | 148,219 | County in Indiana, United States |
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| Clark County | 119,266 | County in Indiana, United States |