Scott County, Minnesota
Scott County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 129,928 and a population density of 136 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 150,689 inhabitants. Its county seat is Shakopee. The county was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Scott County
| Population : | 150,689 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from : | Scott County, Scotts Bluff County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County |
| Area : | 955 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.8% |
| Named for : | Winfield Scott |
| Capital : | Shakopee |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1853 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:18:30 (27th April 2024) |
| Density : | 158 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Scott County is located at 44°38'54"N 93°32'9"W (44.6484600, -93.5359300). It has 2 neighbors: Hennepin County and Le Sueur County.
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The largest city of Scott County is Shakopee with a population of 43,020. Other cities include, Savage population 32,858, Prior Lake population 27,317, Jordan population 6,076 and Elko New Market population 4,733. See all Scott County cities & populated places.
Scott County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shakopee | 43,020 | A city in Scott County, Minnesota. |
| Savage | 32,858 | City in Minnesota |
| Prior Lake | 27,317 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Jordan | 6,076 | City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States |
| Credit River | 5,585 | Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States |
| Elko New Market | 4,733 | Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| New Market | 3,724 | Former city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States |
| Cedar Lake | 3,021 | Township in Scott County, Minnesota |
| Belle Plaine | 940 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Blakeley | 446 | Township in Scott County, Minnesota |
| Lawrence | 435 | Human settlement in St. |
- Official Website
Official website of Scott County
Scott County has 2 neighbours.
- Hennepin County county in Minnesota, United States
- Le Sueur County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
The population of Scott County increased by 13.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 129,928 | - | census |
| 2011 | 132,565 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 135,114 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 137,244 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 139,161 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 141,329 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 143,309 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 145,535 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 147,191 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 149,013 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 150,689 | 1.11% | estimation process |
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- 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.
- Scott County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 4,790 people.
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,574 | The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
