Iowa

Scott

174,669

2020 population

1840

first census record

census records

About Scott

Scott, Iowa, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 2,140. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 174,669.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 17 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of the Rock River Saukenauk, Battle of Credit Island (Sep 4–5 1814), Fort Armstrong — Rock Island Garrison Engagements, and 288 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	174,669
2010	165,224
2000	158,668
1990	150,979
1980	160,022
1970	142,687
1960	119,067
1950	100,698
1940	84,748
1930	77,332
1920	73,952
1910	60,000
1900	51,558
1890	43,164
1880	41,266
1870	38,599
1860	25,959
1850	5,986
1840	2,140

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Scott

Military engagements that took place in Scott, Iowa.

Battle of the Rock River Saukenauk

1814

Battle of Credit Island (Sep 4–5 1814)

1814

Fort Armstrong — Rock Island Garrison Engagements

1814

Battle of Campbell's Island (Jul 19 1814)

1814

Battle of Credit Island August 1814

1814

Battle of Rock Island Rapids

1814

Battle of Rock Island 1814

1814

Battle of the Rock Island Rapids

1814

Battle of Credit Island

1814

Battle of Campbell's Island July 19 1814

1814

Black Hawk's Return Crossing into Illinois (April 1832)

1832

Black Hawk Attempts Truce at Fort Armstrong

1832

Prophet's Town / Rock Island Occupation

1832

Battle of Rock Island Approach / Black Hawk's First Crossing

1832

Rock Island Prison Operations

1863

Rock Island Arsenal Confederate Prisoner Incidents

1863

Rock Island Prison — Confederate Escape Attempt

1863

Historic places in Scott

National Register of Historic Places listings in Scott, Iowa.

Ockershausen, Henry, House

Davenport

Koch Drug Store

Davenport

House at 919 Oneida Street

Davenport

Roberts, Edward C., House

Davenport

Guy, Finley, Building

Eldridge, Theodore, House

Davenport

Shaw, E. A., House

Davenport

Nighswander, Benjamin, House

College Square Historic District

Davenport

Davison, Abner, House

East Hill House and Carraige House

Riverdale

Bettendorf-Washington School

Bettendorf

Blackhawk Hotel

Davenport

Vander Veer Park Historic District

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Frequently asked about Scott

When does Scott first appear in the US census?

Scott, Iowa first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 2,140.

What is the population of Scott?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Scott had a recorded population of 174,669.

Were any battles fought in Scott?

17 documented military engagements took place in Scott, including Battle of the Rock River Saukenauk, Battle of Credit Island (Sep 4–5 1814), Fort Armstrong — Rock Island Garrison Engagements.

How many historic places are in Scott?

288 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Scott, Iowa.

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