Scott County, Iowa facts for kids
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Scott County
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Scott County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Iowa |
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| Founded | 1837 | |
| Named for | Winfield Scott | |
| Seat | Davenport | |
| Largest city | Davenport | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 468 sq mi (1,210 km2) | |
| • Land | 458 sq mi (1,190 km2) | |
| • Water | 10 sq mi (30 km2) 2.2% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 174,669 | |
| • Density | 373.2/sq mi (144.10/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| Congressional district | 1st | |
Scott County is a special area in the state of Iowa. It's called a county. In 2020, about 174,669 people lived here. This makes it the third-biggest county in Iowa by population. The main city, or county seat, where the county government is located, is Davenport.
Scott County is part of a larger area called the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area. This area includes Davenport and Moline-Rock Island, which are in both Iowa and Illinois.
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History of Scott County
The first American settlers came to this area in 1833. They started a place called Clark's Ferry, which is now Buffalo. Other early towns were Davenport and Rockingham. The land was fully mapped out in 1837. That same year, the Wisconsin territorial government officially created Scott County.
The county was named after General Winfield Scott. He was an important leader. He helped sign the peace treaty that ended the Black Hawk War.
By 1900, about 51,500 people lived in Scott County. By 1950, this number grew to over 100,000. Today, Scott County is a big part of the Quad City region. This region includes cities like Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. It also has Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline in Illinois.
The current Scott County Courthouse was finished in 1955. It was made bigger in 2007, along with the jail. The old part of the Scott County Jail is a historic building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The courthouse itself is also part of a historic area in downtown Davenport.
Geography and Location
The main city and county seat is Davenport. The U.S. Census Bureau says the county covers about 468 square miles. Most of this, 458 square miles, is land. The other 10 square miles (about 2.2%) is water. A part of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is also found in Scott County. This refuge helps protect wildlife.
Major Roads and Highways
Interstate 74
Interstate 80
Interstate 280
U.S. Highway 6
U.S. Highway 61
U.S. Highway 67
Iowa Highway 22
Iowa Highway 130
Public Transportation
- Bettendorf Transit
- Davenport Citibus
Neighboring Counties
- Clinton County (to the north)
- Rock Island County, Illinois (to the east and south)
- Muscatine County (to the southwest)
- Cedar County (to the northwest)
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 5,986 | — | |
| 1860 | 25,959 | 333.7% | |
| 1870 | 38,599 | 48.7% | |
| 1880 | 41,266 | 6.9% | |
| 1890 | 43,164 | 4.6% | |
| 1900 | 51,558 | 19.4% | |
| 1910 | 60,000 | 16.4% | |
| 1920 | 73,952 | 23.3% | |
| 1930 | 77,332 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 84,748 | 9.6% | |
| 1950 | 100,698 | 18.8% | |
| 1960 | 119,067 | 18.2% | |
| 1970 | 142,687 | 19.8% | |
| 1980 | 160,022 | 12.1% | |
| 1990 | 150,973 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 158,668 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 165,224 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 174,669 | 5.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 174,270 | 5.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2019 |
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The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about people. In 2013, they estimated Scott County's population was 170,385. It was one of the fastest-growing counties in Iowa.
2020 Census Information
The 2020 census counted 174,669 people in Scott County. This means there were about 374 people per square mile. Most people (92.61%) said they belonged to one race. There were 77,771 homes, and 71,628 of them were lived in.
| Race | Number | Percent |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 134,578 | 77.04% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 13,701 | 7.84% |
| Native American (not Hispanic) | 324 | 0.2% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 4,824 | 2.8% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 57 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed (not Hispanic) | 9,093 | 5.21% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,092 | 7% |
2010 Census Information
In 2010, the census counted 165,224 people in the county. There were 71,835 homes, and 66,765 of them were lived in.
Communities in Scott County
Cities in Scott County
Census-Designated Places (CDPs)
These are areas that are like towns but not officially cities.
Other Unincorporated Communities
These are small communities that are not part of a city or CDP.
- Desmond Acres
Townships
Counties in Iowa are divided into smaller areas called townships.
- Allens Grove
- Blue Grass
- Buffalo
- Butler
- Cleona
- Davenport (City)
- Hickory Grove
- LeClaire
- Liberty
- Lincoln
- Pleasant Valley
- Princeton
- Sheridan
- Winfield
Former Township
Population Ranking of Communities
This table shows how many people lived in each city or community in Scott County in 2020.
† county seat
| Rank | City/town/etc. | Type | Population (2020 Census) |
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| 1 | † Davenport | City | 101,724 |
| 2 | Bettendorf | City | 39,102 |
| 3 | Eldridge | City | 6,726 |
| 4 | LeClaire | City | 4,710 |
| 5 | Park View | CDP | 2,709 |
| 6 | Durant (partially in Cedar and Muscatine counties) | City | 1,871 |
| 7 | Blue Grass (partially in Muscatine County) | City | 1,666 |
| 8 | Walcott (partially in Muscatine County) | City | 1,551 |
| 9 | Buffalo | City | 1,176 |
| 10 | Princeton | City | 923 |
| 11 | Long Grove | City | 838 |
| 12 | Riverdale | City | 379 |
| 13 | Donahue | City | 335 |
| 14 | McCausland | City | 313 |
| 15 | Dixon | City | 202 |
| 16 | Maysville | City | 156 |
| 17 | Panorama Park | City | 139 |
| 18 | New Liberty | City | 138 |
Education in Scott County
Scott County has many schools for students.
Public School Districts
These are the public school systems in the county:
- Bettendorf Community School District, Bettendorf
- Calamus–Wheatland Community School District, Wheatland
- Davenport Community School District, Davenport
- Durant Community School District, Durant
- North Scott Community School District, Eldridge
- Pleasant Valley Community School District, Riverdale, Bettendorf, LeClaire
Colleges and Universities
- Scott Community College is located in Riverdale.
- Saint Ambrose University is located in Davenport.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Scott (Iowa) para niños
