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Scott County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Scott County has 175,259 residents, up 0.4% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 4,330 households moved in and 4,180 moved out (+150 net), while a net $15.3M of income left. Median household income is $78,277, the median home $222,000 and median rent $1,005 a month.
In Iowa: 29th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 8th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 16th of 99 counties for median household income · 15th of 99 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Island County, IL | 958 | $58.9M |
| Clinton County, IA | 176 | $11.3M |
| Johnson County, IA | 147 | $9.1M |
| Cook County, IL | 136 | $6.7M |
| Muscatine County, IA | 132 | $6.5M |
| Polk County, IA | 107 | $11.7M |
| Henry County, IL | 103 | $7.3M |
| Linn County, IA | 80 | $4.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Scott County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Island County, IL | 870 | $46.6M |
| Clinton County, IA | 185 | $10.9M |
| Johnson County, IA | 159 | $10.6M |
| Cook County, IL | 133 | $7.6M |
| Muscatine County, IA | 133 | $7.8M |
| Polk County, IA | 125 | $8.5M |
| Linn County, IA | 98 | $5.0M |
| Henry County, IL | 92 | $5.0M |
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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.