Scott County | |
|---|---|
 Scott County courthouse in Benton | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
 Missouri's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°03′N 89°34′W / 37.05°N 89.57°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | December 28, 1821 |
| Named for | John Scott |
| Seat | Benton |
| Largest city | Sikeston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 426 sq mi (1,100 km2) |
| • Land | 420 sq mi (1,100 km2) |
| • Water | 5.9 sq mi (15 km2) 1.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 38,059 |
| • Density | 89/sq mi (34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
| Website | www |
Scott County is a county located in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,059.[1] Its county seat is Benton.[2] The county was organized in 1821 and named for U.S. Representative John Scott, the first federal representative from Missouri. Scott County comprises the Sikeston, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Cape Girardeau-Sikeston, MO-IL Combined Statistical Area. The county is home to Scott County Central High School, which has won 18 state championships in boys basketball—the most of any high school in the state.
- ^ "Explore Census Data".
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.