Scott County | |
|---|---|
 Scott County Courthouse, Winchester | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°39′N 90°29′W / 39.65°N 90.48°W | |
| 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 (2020) | |
• Total | 4,949 |
| • Density | 20/sq mi (7.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 15th |
| Website | scottcoil |
Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,949,[1] making it the fourth-least populous county in Illinois. Its county seat is Winchester.[2]
Scott County is part of the Jacksonville, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Springfield-Jacksonville-Lincoln, IL Combined Statistical Area.
- ^ "Scott County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.