Scott County


Scott County, Missouri

131 S Winchester St
Benton, MO 63736
Phone: (573) 545-3549
Fax: (573) 545-3540

On the southeastern border of MO, south of Cape Girardeau; established Dec 28,1821 from New Madrid County. Name Origin: For John Scott (1785-1861), lawyer and U.S. representative from MO (1821-27)

Area (sq mi):: 426.04 (land 421.01; water 5.03) Population per square mile: 97.70
Population 2005: 41,143 State rank: 26 Population change: 2000-20005 1.80%; 1990-2000 2.70% Population 2000: 40,422 (White 87.10%; Black or African American 10.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 36.00
Income 2000: per capita $15,620; median household $31,352; Population below poverty level: 16.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,906-$24,083
Unemployment (2004): 6.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 19.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 37.20% Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Sikeston (17,057)
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    Scott County, Iowa

    416 W 4th St
    Davenport, IA 52801
    Phone: (563) 326-8647
    Fax: (563) 326-8298
    www.co.scott.ia.us

    On central eastern border of IA; established Dec 21, 1837 (prior to statehood) from Wisconsin Territory. Name Origin: For Gen. Winfield Scott (1786-1866), officer in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War; general in chief of the U.S. Army (1841-61)

    Area (sq mi):: 468.17 (land 457.93; water 10.24) Population per square mile: 351.60
    Population 2005: 160,998 State rank: 3 Population change: 2000-20005 1.50%; 1990-2000 5.10% Population 2000: 158,668 (White 86.60%; Black or African American 6.10%; Hispanic or Latino 4.10%; Asian 1.60%; Other 3.70%). Foreign born: 3.10%. Median age: 35.40
    Income 2000: per capita $21,310; median household $42,701; Population below poverty level: 10.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $28,158-$30,924
    Unemployment (2004): 5.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.80% Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 23.50%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Davenport County seat (98,355)
  • Bettendorf (31,615)
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    Scott County, Mississippi

    PO Box 630
    Forest, MS 39074
    Phone: (601) 469-1922
    Fax: (601) 469-5180

    In central MS, east of Jackson; organized Dec 23, 1833 from Choctaw cession in 1832. Name Origin: For Abram M. Scott (?-1833), governor of MS (1832-33)

    Area (sq mi):: 610.38 (land 609.08; water 1.30) Population per square mile: 47.20
    Population 2005: 28,739 State rank: 32 Population change: 2000-20005 1.10%; 1990-2000 17.80% Population 2000: 28,423 (White 54.70%; Black or African American 38.90%; Hispanic or Latino 5.80%; Asian 0.20%; Other 3.70%). Foreign born: 4.20%. Median age: 33.80
    Income 2000: per capita $14,013; median household $26,686; Population below poverty level: 20.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,126-$20,225
    Unemployment (2004): 5.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.60% Median travel time to work: 27.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 28.70%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Scott County, Virginia

    112 Water St Suite 1
    Gate City, VA 24251
    Phone: (276) 386-6521
    Fax: (276) 386-9198
    www.scottcountyva.com

    In southwest VA, north of Kingsport, TN; organized 1814 from Lee, Russell, and Washington counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Winfield Scott (1786-1866), VA officer during the War of 1812 and the Mexican War; general in chief of the U.S. Army (1841-61) and commander of the Union armies at the beginning of the Civil War

    Area (sq mi):: 538.63 (land 536.58; water 2.05) Population per square mile: 42.80
    Population 2005: 22,962 State rank: 71 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.90%; 1990-2000 0.90% Population 2000: 23,403 (White 98.20%; Black or African American 0.60%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 41.40
    Income 2000: per capita $15,073; median household $27,339; Population below poverty level: 16.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,857-$20,279
    Unemployment (2004): 5.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.60% Median travel time to work: 30.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 60.50%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Scott County, Kentucky

    101 E Main St
    Georgetown, KY 40324
    Phone: (502) 863-7850
    Fax: (502) 863-7852
    www.scottky.com

    In north-central KY, north of Lexington; organized Jun 22, 1792 from Woodford County. Name Origin: For Gen. Charles Scott (1739-1813), career soldier and governor of KY (1808-12)

    Area (sq mi):: 285.30 (land 284.72; water 0.57) Population per square mile: 138.30
    Population 2005: 39,380 State rank: 25 Population change: 2000-20005 19.10%; 1990-2000 38.50% Population 2000: 33,061 (White 91.20%; Black or African American 5.40%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.50%; Other 2.20%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 32.40
    Income 2000: per capita $21,490; median household $47,081; Population below poverty level: 8.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $29,322-$28,651
    Unemployment (2004): 4.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.90% Median travel time to work: 21.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 38.60%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Georgetown County seat (19,732)
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    Scott County, Tennessee

    283 Court St
    Huntsville, TN 37756
    Phone: (423) 663-2588
    Fax: (423) 663-3969
    www.scottcounty.com

    On the central northern border of TN, northwest of Oak Ridge; established Dec 17, 1839 from Fentriss, Morgan, Anderson, and Campbell counties. Name Origin: For Winfield Scott (1786-1866), general in chief of the U.S. Army (1841) and commander of the Union armies at the beginning of the Civil War

    Area (sq mi):: 533.22 (land 532.09; water 1.13) Population per square mile: 41.10
    Population 2005: 21,868 State rank: 61 Population change: 2000-20005 3.50%; 1990-2000 15.10% Population 2000: 21,127 (White 98.10%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 34.70
    Income 2000: per capita $12,927; median household $24,093; Population below poverty level: 20.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $16,805-$17,456
    Unemployment (2004): 7.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.10% Median travel time to work: 27.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 20.00%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Scott County, Kansas

    303 Court St
    Scott City, KS 67871
    Phone: (620) 872-2420
    Fax: (620) 872-7145
    www.scott.kansasgov.com

    In western KS, north of Garden City; organized Mar 20, 1873 from Finney County. Name Origin: For Gen. Winfield Scott (1786-1866), officer in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War, general in chief of the U.S. Army (1841-61) and commander of the Union armies at the beginning of the Civil War

    Area (sq mi):: 717.64 (land 717.52; water 0.12) Population per square mile: 6.40
    Population 2005: 4,600 State rank: 72 Population change: 2000-20005 -10.20%; 1990-2000 -3.20% Population 2000: 5,120 (White 92.70%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 6.30%; Asian 0.10%; Other 4.30%). Foreign born: 2.60%. Median age: 39.20
    Income 2000: per capita $20,443; median household $40,534; Population below poverty level: 5.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $27,062-$29,037
    Unemployment (2004): 3.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.50% Median travel time to work: 14.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 11.10%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Scott County, Indiana

    1 E McClain Ave Suite 120
    Scottsburg, IN 47170
    Phone: (812) 752-4769
    Fax: (812) 752-5459
    www.greatscottindiana.org

    On the southeastern border of IN, north of Louisville, KY; organized Jan 12, 1820 from Clark and Jackson counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Charles Scott (1739-1813), an officer in the Revolutionary War; governor of KY (1808-12)

    Area (sq mi):: 192.73 (land 190.39; water 2.34) Population per square mile: 125.10
    Population 2005: 23,820 State rank: 65 Population change: 2000-20005 3.70%; 1990-2000 9.40% Population 2000: 22,960 (White 98.20%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 35.10
    Income 2000: per capita $16,065; median household $34,656; Population below poverty level: 13.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,515-$22,145
    Unemployment (2004): 5.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.70% Median travel time to work: 25.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 42.90%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Scott County, Minnesota

    200 4th Ave W
    Shakopee, MN 55379
    Phone: (952) 445-7750
    Fax: (952) 496-8257
    www.co.scott.mn.us

    In south-central MN, south of Minneapolis; established Mar 5, 1853 (prior to statehood) from Dakota County. Name Origin: For Gen. Winfield Scott (1786-1866), officer in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War; general in chief of the U.S. Army (1841-61) and commander of the Union armies at the beginning of the Civil War

    Area (sq mi):: 368.56 (land 356.68; water 11.88) Population per square mile: 335.90
    Population 2005: 119,825 State rank: 9 Population change: 2000-20005 33.90%; 1990-2000 54.70% Population 2000: 89,498 (White 92.40%; Black or African American 0.90%; Hispanic or Latino 2.70%; Asian 2.20%; Other 3.20%). Foreign born: 4.00%. Median age: 32.70
    Income 2000: per capita $26,418; median household $66,612; Population below poverty level: 3.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $33,713-$32,870
    Unemployment (2004): 3.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.40% Median travel time to work: 24.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 64.90%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Shakopee County seat (29,321)
  • Savage (25,714)
  • Prior Lake (21,286)
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    Scott County, Arkansas

    190 W 1st St Box 10
    Waldron, AR 72958
    Phone: (479) 637-2642
    Fax: (479) 637-0124

    On central-western border of AR; organized Nov 5, 1833 (prior to statehood) from Crawford and Pope counties. Name Origin: For Andrew Scott, superior court justice for the Arkansas Territory (1819-21)

    Area (sq mi):: 898.09 (land 893.88; water 4.21) Population per square mile: 12.50
    Population 2005: 11,150 State rank: 62 Population change: 2000-20005 1.40%; 1990-2000 7.80% Population 2000: 10,996 (White 90.50%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 5.70%; Asian 1.00%; Other 5.30%). Foreign born: 3.50%. Median age: 37.30
    Income 2000: per capita $13,609; median household $26,412; Population below poverty level: 18.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,364-$18,834
    Unemployment (2004): 5.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.70% Median travel time to work: 23.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 27.80%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Scott County, Illinois

    County Courthouse 35 E Market St
    Winchester, IL 62694
    Phone: (217) 742-3178

    In west-central IL, southwest of Springfield; organized Feb 16, 1839 from Morgan County. Name Origin: For the county in KY

    Area (sq mi):: 252.77 (land 250.92; water 1.85) Population per square mile: 21.60
    Population 2005: 5,412 State rank: 99 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.30%; 1990-2000 -1.90% Population 2000: 5,537 (White 99.30%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.20%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.30%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 38.80
    Income 2000: per capita $16,998; median household $36,566; Population below poverty level: 9.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,454-$20,583
    Unemployment (2004): 7.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.70% Median travel time to work: 24.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 61.00%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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