Scott County, Kansas
Scott County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,936 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,790 inhabitants. Its county seat is Scott City. The county was created 153 years ago in 1873.
County Snapshot
Scott County at a glance
Scott County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Kansas counties
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Scott CityPopulation 3,748
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Quick Facts about Scott County
| Population | 4,790 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (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 | 1859 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.02% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4822,-100.9069 |
| Named for | Winfield Scott |
| Capital | Scott City |
| Establishment | March 20, 1873 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:31:50 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 39℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Scott County is located at 38°28'56"N 100°54'25"W (38.4821700, -100.9068600). It has 6 neighbors: Finney County, Gove County, Kearny County, Lane County, Logan County and Wichita County.
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The largest city of Scott County is Scott City with a population of 3,748. . See all Scott County cities & populated places.
Scott County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scott City | 3,748 | Human settlement in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly clear. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Scott County
Official Website- Scott City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Scott County decreased by 3.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,936 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,889 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,853 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,906 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,966 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,948 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,979 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,928 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,909 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,823 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,790 | -0.69% | 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, 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, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 4,950 people.
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 519,907 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 391,731 | The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | The second most populous city in Kansas. |
| Douglas County | 122,530 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Leavenworth County | 82,246 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,992 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. |