Scott County, Illinois
Scott County: county in Illinois, United States
About
Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,355 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,950 inhabitants. Its county seat is Winchester. The county was created 187 years ago in 1838.
County Snapshot
Scott County at a glance
Scott County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Illinois counties
102
Open related pagesLargest city
WinchesterPopulation 1,466
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Scott County
| Population | 4,950 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| Different from | Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scotts Bluff County |
| Area | 655 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.6441,-90.4747 |
| Named for | Scott County |
| Capital | Winchester |
| Establishment | January 01, 1839 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:17:30 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Scott County is located at 39°38'39"N 90°28'29"W (39.6441400, -90.4747000). It has 3 neighbors: Greene County, Morgan County and Pike County.
Scott County map
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The largest city of Scott County is Winchester with a population of 1,466. Other cities include, Bluffs population 658, Manchester population 269, Alsey population 210 and Glasgow population 133. See all Scott County cities & populated places.
Scott County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 1,466 | County seat of Scott County, Illinois, USA |
| Bluffs | 658 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Manchester | 269 | Village in Illinois |
| Alsey | 210 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Glasgow | 133 | Village in Scott County, Illinois, United States |
| Naples | 119 | Town in Scott county, Illinois, United States |
| Exeter | 60 | Village in Scott County, Illinois, United States |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Scott County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Scott County decreased by 8.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,355 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,229 | -2.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,287 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,211 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,170 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,110 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,052 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,983 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,927 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,951 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,950 | -0.02% | estimation process |
People born in Scott County (1)
American stage actress Viola Katherine Clemmons was born in Scott County
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, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 23,788 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, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 4,790 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Aurora | 196,383 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Sangamon County | 193,882 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Peoria County | 177,652 | County in Illinois, United States of America |
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| Naperville | 147,986 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |