Scott County, Minnesota

Scott County: County in Minnesota, United States

About

Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 129,928 and a population density of 136 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 150,689 inhabitants. Its county seat is Shakopee. The county was created 171 years ago in 1853.

Scott County locator map
Location of Scott County on Minnesota map.

Quick Facts about Scott County

Population : 150,689 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (United States)
Different from : Scott County, Scotts Bluff County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County
Area : 955 km2
Water as percent of area : 3.2%
Land as percent of area : 96.8%
Named for : Winfield Scott
Capital : Shakopee
Establishment : March 03, 1853
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 22:31:27 (17th December 2024)
Density : 158 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 13.78% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Scott County is located at 44°38'54"N 93°32'9"W (44.6484600, -93.5359300). It has 2 neighbors: Hennepin County and Le Sueur County.

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The largest city of Scott County is Shakopee with a population of 43,020. Other cities include, Savage population 32,858, Prior Lake population 27,317, Jordan population 6,076 and Elko New Market population 4,733. See all Scott County cities & populated places.

Scott County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County.

City Name Population Title
Shakopee 43,020 A city in Scott County, Minnesota.
Savage 32,858 City in Minnesota
Prior Lake 27,317 City in Minnesota, United States
Jordan 6,076 City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
Credit River 5,585 Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
Elko New Market 4,733 Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America
New Market 3,724 Former city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
Cedar Lake 3,021 Township in Scott County, Minnesota
Belle Plaine 940 City in Iowa, United States
Blakeley 446 Township in Scott County, Minnesota
Lawrence 435 Human settlement in St.

Scott County has 2 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Scott County increased by 13.78% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 129,928 - census
2011 132,565 1.99% estimation process
2012 135,114 1.89% estimation process
2013 137,244 1.55% estimation process
2014 139,161 1.38% estimation process
2015 141,329 1.53% estimation process
2016 143,309 1.38% estimation process
2017 145,535 1.53% estimation process
2018 147,191 1.13% estimation process
2019 149,013 1.22% estimation process
2020 150,689 1.11% estimation process

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Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Hennepin County 1,268,408 County in Minnesota, United States
Ramsey County 547,903 County in Minnesota, United States
Minneapolis 433,111 The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
Dakota County 431,807 County in Minnesota, United States
Anoka County 359,921 County in Minnesota, United States
Saint Paul 306,717 The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
Washington County 265,476 County in Minnesota, United States
Saint Louis County 198,538 County in Minnesota, United States
Stearns County 162,038 County in Minnesota, United States
Olmsted County 159,298 County in Minnesota, United States
Wright County 140,249 County in Minnesota, United States
Carver County 106,565 County in Minnesota, United States
Sherburne County 98,811 County in Minnesota, United States
Bloomington 84,583 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Plymouth 79,635 The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Brooklyn Park 79,574 The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.