Scott County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Scott County is located in Iowa with a total population of 174,302. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scott County is 39.0 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scott County is $76,363. This is 4% higher than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $212,500. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Scott County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Scott County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (7.0% vs 3.8%).

Education

36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Scott County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.