Scott County, Illinois facts for kids
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Scott County
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Scott County Courthouse, Winchester
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Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
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| 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
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| • Total | 4,949 |
| • Density | 19.56/sq mi (7.553/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 15th |
Scott County is a place in the state of Illinois, USA. It's like a smaller region within the state. In 2020, about 4,949 people lived here, making it one of the less populated counties in Illinois. The main town, or county seat, where the county government is located, is Winchester.
Scott County is part of the Jacksonville area. This area is connected to the larger Springfield-Jacksonville-Lincoln region.
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History of Scott County
Scott County was created in 1839. It was formed from a part of Morgan County. The county got its name from Scott County, Kentucky.
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Scott County when it was first created in 1839
Geography of Scott County
Scott County covers a total area of about 253 square miles (655 square kilometers). Most of this area, 251 square miles (650 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers), is water. The Illinois River forms the western edge of the county.
Climate and Weather in Scott County
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In Winchester, the main town, temperatures usually range from 16°F (about -9°C) in January to 87°F (about 31°C) in July. The coldest temperature ever recorded was -26°F (-32°C) in January 1912. The hottest was 113°F (45°C) in July 1934. The county usually gets the most rain in May, with about 4.34 inches (110 mm). January is the driest month, with about 1.60 inches (41 mm) of rain.
Main Roads in Scott County
These are the major highways that go through Scott County:
Interstate 72
U.S. Route 36
U.S. Route 67
Illinois Route 106
Illinois Route 100
Neighboring Counties
Scott County shares borders with these other counties:
- Morgan County (to the east)
- Greene County (to the south)
- Pike County (to the west)
Population of Scott County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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 | −12.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 5,355 people living in Scott County. There were 2,214 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average age of people in the county was about 42.7 years old.
Most people in Scott County are white (98.6%). A small number of people are Asian, American Indian, or Black. About 0.8% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino background. Many people have German, American, English, or Irish family roots.
Towns and Villages in Scott County
Scott County has several communities, including one city, one town, and several villages.
City
Town
Villages
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially cities, towns, or villages:
Community Populations (2020)
This table shows the population of the main communities in Scott County, based on the 2020 census.
† county seat
| Rank | Place | Type of Community | 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 |
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Scott (Illinois) para niños
