Scott County, Illinois

County in Illinois, United States

County in Illinois

Scott County

County

Scott County Courthouse, Winchester

Location within the U.S. state of Illinois

Illinois's location within the U.S.

Coordinates: 39°39′N 90°29′W﻿ / ﻿39.65°N 90.48°W﻿ / 39.65; -90.48
Country|  United States
State|  Illinois
Founded| 1839
Named for| Scott County, Kentucky
Seat| Winchester
Largest city| Winchester
Area

• Total| 253 sq mi (660 km2)
• Land| 251 sq mi (650 km2)
• Water| 1.9 sq mi (5 km2)  0.7%
Population

(2020)

• Total| 4,949
• Density| 20/sq mi (7.6/km2)
Time zone| UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)| UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district| 15th

Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,949,[1] making it the fourth-least populous county in Illinois. Its county seat is Winchester.[2]

Scott County is part of the Jacksonville, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Springfield-Jacksonville-Lincoln, IL Combined Statistical Area.

## History

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Scott County was formed in 1839 out of Morgan County. It was named for Scott County, Kentucky.

* Scott County at the time of its creation in 1839

## Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 253 square miles (660 km2), of which 251 square miles (650 km2) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) (0.7%) is water.[3] The county's western boundary is formed by the Illinois River.

### Climate and weather

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Winchester, Illinois

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In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Winchester have ranged from a low of 16 °F (−9 °C) in January to a high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −26 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in January 1912 and a record high of 113 °F (45 °C) was recorded in July 1934. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.60 inches (41 mm) in January to 4.34 inches (110 mm) in May.[4]

### Major highways

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* Interstate 72
* U.S. Route 36
* U.S. Route 67
* Illinois Route 106
* Illinois Route 100

### Adjacent counties

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* Morgan County (east)
* Greene County (south)
* Pike County (west)

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1840| 6,215| | —
1850| 7,914| | 27.3%
1860| 9,069| | 14.6%
1870| 10,530| | 16.1%
1880| 10,741| | 2.0%
1890| 10,304| | −4.1%
1900| 10,455| | 1.5%
1910| 10,067| | −3.7%
1920| 9,489| | −5.7%
1930| 8,539| | −10.0%
1940| 8,176| | −4.3%
1950| 7,245| | −11.4%
1960| 6,377| | −12.0%
1970| 6,096| | −4.4%
1980| 6,142| | 0.8%
1990| 5,644| | −8.1%
2000| 5,537| | −1.9%
2010| 5,355| | −3.3%
2020| 4,949| | −7.6%
2023 (est.)| 4,710| [5]| −4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010[10]

As of the 2010 census, there were 5,355 people, 2,214 households, and 1,516 families living in the county.[11] The population density was 21.3 inhabitants per square mile (8.2/km2). There were 2,459 housing units at an average density of 9.8 per square mile (3.8/km2).[3] The racial makeup of the county was 98.6% white, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 26.3% were German, 24.3% were American, 18.0% were English, and 16.2% were Irish.[12]

Of the 2,214 households, 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.5% were non-families, and 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.89. The median age was 42.7 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $49,462 and the median income for a family was $64,412. Males had a median income of $40,781 versus $32,011 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,530. About 6.5% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.[13]

## Communities

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### City

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* Winchester

### Town

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* Naples

### Villages

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* Alsey
* Bluffs
* Exeter
* Glasgow
* Manchester

### Unincorporated communities

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* Bloomfield
* Merritt
* Oxville
* Riggston

### Population ranking

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The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Scott County.

† county seat

Rank  | Place  | Municipal type  | Population (2020 Census)

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1  | † Winchester | City  | 1,574
2  | Bluffs | Village  | 618
3  | Manchester | Village  | 265
4  | Alsey | Village  | 195
5  | Glasgow | Village  | 119
6  | Naples | Town  | 100
7  | Exeter | Town  | 87

## Politics

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United States presidential election results for Scott County, Illinois[14] Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third party

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No. | % | No. | % | No. | %
2020 | 2,114  | 77.07% | 572  | 20.85%  | 57  | 2.08%
2016 | 1,966  | 75.38% | 535  | 20.51%  | 107  | 4.10%
2012 | 1,587  | 61.80% | 910  | 35.44%  | 71  | 2.76%
2008 | 1,455  | 55.81% | 1,090  | 41.81%  | 62  | 2.38%
2004 | 1,696  | 64.34% | 927  | 35.17%  | 13  | 0.49%
2000 | 1,458  | 59.05% | 954  | 38.64%  | 57  | 2.31%
1996 | 1,112  | 43.81% | 1,012  | 39.87%  | 414  | 16.31%
1992 | 1,132  | 40.68% | 1,057  | 37.98%  | 594  | 21.34%
1988 | 1,535  | 55.02% | 1,243  | 44.55%  | 12  | 0.43%
1984 | 1,976  | 67.33% | 943  | 32.13%  | 16  | 0.55%
1980 | 1,990  | 65.42% | 941  | 30.93%  | 111  | 3.65%
1976 | 1,789  | 55.35% | 1,424  | 44.06%  | 19  | 0.59%
1972 | 2,228  | 66.00% | 1,145  | 33.92%  | 3  | 0.09%
1968 | 1,971  | 55.55% | 1,252  | 35.29%  | 325  | 9.16%
1964 | 1,627  | 45.46%  | 1,952  | 54.54% | 0  | 0.00%
1960 | 2,267  | 59.44% | 1,543  | 40.46%  | 4  | 0.10%
1956 | 2,303  | 60.91% | 1,478  | 39.09%  | 0  | 0.00%
1952 | 2,298  | 60.36% | 1,506  | 39.56%  | 3  | 0.08%
1948 | 1,840  | 51.28% | 1,735  | 48.36%  | 13  | 0.36%
1944 | 2,185  | 53.84% | 1,864  | 45.93%  | 9  | 0.22%
1940 | 2,585  | 50.70% | 2,492  | 48.87%  | 22  | 0.43%
1936 | 2,165  | 42.14%  | 2,945  | 57.32% | 28  | 0.54%
1932 | 1,740  | 36.22%  | 3,012  | 62.70% | 52  | 1.08%
1928 | 2,601  | 59.96% | 1,730  | 39.88%  | 7  | 0.16%
1924 | 2,227  | 50.49% | 1,994  | 45.21%  | 190  | 4.31%
1920 | 2,075  | 52.25% | 1,786  | 44.98%  | 110  | 2.77%
1916 | 2,126  | 45.72%  | 2,457  | 52.84% | 67  | 1.44%
1912 | 379  | 15.41%  | 1,341  | 54.53% | 739  | 30.05%
1908 | 1,101  | 42.76%  | 1,376  | 53.44% | 98  | 3.81%
1904 | 1,163  | 45.47%  | 1,236  | 48.32% | 159  | 6.22%
1900 | 1,204  | 42.59%  | 1,585  | 56.07% | 38  | 1.34%
1896 | 1,261  | 43.63%  | 1,598  | 55.29% | 31  | 1.07%
1892 | 1,006  | 39.73%  | 1,282  | 50.63% | 244  | 9.64%

## See also

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* National Register of Historic Places listings in Scott County

## References

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1. ^ "Scott County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
3. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
4. ^ a b "Monthly Averages for Winchester, Illinois". The Weather Channel. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
10. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
11. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
12. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
13. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
14. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 1, 2018.

## External links

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* Bluffs
* Exeter
* Glasgow
* Manchester

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