Scott County, Iowa Demographics 2026
Scott County, Iowa has a population of 174,608, the 3rd most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $78,277 and the median home value is $222,000. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Scott County Quick Facts
How Scott County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 174,302 | 174,608 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $76,363 | $78,277 | +2.5% |
| Median home value | $212,500 | $222,000 | +4.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 31 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Scott County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | 100,913 | $66,200 | 15.2% | $166,400 |
| Bettendorf | 39,647 | $100,495 | 6.7% | $306,500 |
| Eldridge | 6,818 | $106,316 | 1.4% | $350,500 |
| Le Claire | 4,735 | $104,844 | 6.8% | $318,700 |
| Park View | 2,437 | $113,409 | 2.8% | $276,000 |
| Blue Grass | 1,972 | $92,981 | 6.4% | $222,500 |
| Durant | 1,946 | $81,625 | 7.8% | $194,300 |
| Walcott | 1,725 | $78,580 | 6.6% | $190,300 |
| Buffalo | 1,097 | $69,728 | 18.8% | $122,100 |
| Princeton | 794 | $87,188 | 3.9% | $266,200 |
| Long Grove | 793 | $125,329 | 4.0% | $320,600 |
| McCausland | 397 | $62,143 | 16.4% | $187,500 |
| Riverdale | 396 | $95,000 | 4.0% | $276,300 |
| Donahue | 390 | $104,063 | 3.9% | $200,700 |
| Maysville | 220 | $71,429 | 31.4% | $229,800 |
| Dixon | 190 | $62,500 | 4.2% | $121,500 |
| Panorama Park | 145 | $95,625 | 12.5% | $159,600 |
| New Liberty | 141 | $86,250 | 12.5% | $127,800 |
| Argo | 28 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Big Rock | 6 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Scott County is located in Iowa with a total population of 174,608. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Scott County is 39.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Scott County is $78,277. This is 4% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $222,000. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Scott County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Scott County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (7.1% vs 3.8%).
Education
36.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Scott County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Scott County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Iowa and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Scott County, Iowa?
Scott County has a population of 174,608, making it the 3rd most populous county in Iowa.
What is the median income in Scott County?
The median household income in Scott County is $78,277 with a poverty rate of 11.5%.
How many cities are in Scott County, Iowa?
Scott County contains 20 Census-designated places.