Market insights · Illinois
Scott County, IL: growth, migration and housing
Scott County has 4,866 residents, down 4.0% since 2020 (-0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 86 households moved in and 100 moved out (-14 net), while a net $0.4M of income left. Median household income is $66,705, the median home $96,400 and median rent $689 a month.
In Illinois: 87th of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 74th of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 51st of 102 counties for median household income · 96th of 102 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Scott County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan County, IL | 41 | $2.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Scott County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan County, IL | 37 | $1.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.