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Scott County, IA market data
How Scott County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 175,259
- +0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 73,132
- Median household income
- $78,277
- +27.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $222,000
- Jobs located here
- 89,900
- Highest market score
- 70
- Grocery stores, #405 of 2,070 scored counties
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What this means
Scott County has an estimated 175,259 people and 73,132 households. Population estimates put the population change in Scott County from 2020 to 2025 at +0.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Scott County is $78,277, 3% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Scott County runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (75).
Of the business types scored in Scott County, grocery stores (70), collision repair and body shops (67) and grocery and convenience stores (67) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #405 of 2,070 scored counties.
Scott County is part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for chiropractors (3.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for property management companies (37% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Scott County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Scott County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 70 | #405 of 2,070 | 35 | 4.8 | $12.8M | 138 | 25 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 67 | #281 of 1,327 | 21 | 2.9 | $3.7M | 119 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 67 | #529 of 2,402 | 127 | 17.4 | $3.5M | 104 | 38 |
| Barbershops | 66 | #310 of 1,356 | 32 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 124 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 65 | #298 of 1,302 | 27 | 3.7 | $3.9M | 125 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | 65 | #351 of 1,472 | 11 | 1.5 | $893K | 132 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 63 | #428 of 1,656 | 45 | 6.2 | $2.4M | 132 | 90 |
| Laundromats | 62 | #237 of 785 | 9 | 1.2 | $16.5M | 132 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 62 | #693 of 2,261 | 73 | 10.0 | $6.2M | 78 | 13 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 61 | #456 of 1,461 | 29 | 4.0 | $2.2M | 87 | 12 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #578 of 1,707 | 46 | 6.3 | $4.4M | 93 | 47 |
| Auto repair shops | 57 | #857 of 2,378 | 158 | 21.6 | $489K | 110 | 69 |
| Pet stores | 56 | #382 of 974 | 14 | 1.9 | $4.6M | 101 | 6 |
| Property management | 55 | #360 of 910 | 14 | 1.9 | Index only | 135 | 24 |
| Tire shops | 55 | #641 of 1,530 | 27 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 114 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 55 | #862 of 2,200 | 81 | 11.1 | $791K | 90 | 42 |
| Auto repair and car care | 54 | #1,025 of 2,401 | 259 | 35.4 | $299K | 111 | 113 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 53 | #223 of 479 | 5 | 0.7 | $15.5M | 113 | 7 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 51 | #644 of 1,334 | 38 | 5.2 | $1.8M | 90 | 17 |
| Child care and preschools | 51 | #806 of 1,611 | 47 | 6.4 | $678K | 68 | 24 |
| Spas and skin care | 51 | #854 of 1,769 | 89 | 12.2 | $837K | 96 | 12 |
| Electricians | 50 | #588 of 1,160 | 23 | 3.1 | $8.9M | 74 | 35 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 49 | #974 of 1,886 | 93 | 12.7 | $1.1M | 116 | 65 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 48 | #471 of 887 | 21 | 2.9 | Index only | 128 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 48 | #1,254 of 2,358 | 83 | 11.3 | $2.3M | 98 | 89 |
| Veterinarians | 47 | #820 of 1,485 | 30 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 78 | 24 |
| Nail salons | 46 | #817 of 1,328 | 56 | 7.7 | $1.3M | 80 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 45 | #1,291 of 2,057 | 110 | 15.0 | $1.9M | 76 | 105 |
| Pizza | 44 | #1,271 of 2,090 | 77 | 10.5 | $3.8M | 75 | 156 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 43 | #1,404 of 2,222 | 118 | 16.1 | $2.5M | 82 | 156 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 41 | #1,248 of 1,889 | 75 | 10.3 | $3.9M | 94 | 61 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,460 of 2,210 | 174 | 23.8 | $854K | 97 | 75 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 40 | #229 of 325 | 6 | 0.8 | $17.7M | 72 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #1,397 of 2,087 | 129 | 17.6 | $1.2M | 91 | 70 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,641 of 2,405 | 463 | 63.3 | $634K | 96 | 156 |
| Hair salons | 40 | #1,648 of 2,339 | 191 | 26.1 | $390K | 91 | 57 |
| Physical therapy | 39 | #1,011 of 1,422 | 57 | 7.8 | $1.9M | 77 | 40 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 39 | #1,040 of 1,493 | 43 | 5.9 | $2.2M | 73 | 74 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 39 | #1,436 of 2,063 | 94 | 12.9 | $3.1M | 84 | 55 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 38 | #1,820 of 2,385 | 375 | 51.3 | $199K | 93 | 86 |
| House cleaning | 36 | #660 of 847 | 17 | 2.3 | $5.4M | 85 | 44 |
| Car washes and detailing | 36 | #1,080 of 1,451 | 37 | 5.1 | $2.1M | 83 | 22 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 36 | #1,619 of 2,088 | 140 | 19.1 | $495K | 75 | 49 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 36 | #1,786 of 2,405 | 906 | 123.9 | $324K | 87 | 370 |
| Gyms | 35 | #1,391 of 1,792 | 80 | 10.9 | $866K | 67 | 32 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 35 | #1,854 of 2,176 | 196 | 26.8 | Index only | 98 | 66 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 35 | #1,897 of 2,394 | 794 | 108.6 | $134K | 88 | 287 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 34 | #640 of 777 | 22 | 3.0 | $3.2M | 78 | 32 |
| Real estate | 34 | #1,923 of 2,229 | 234 | 32.0 | Index only | 103 | 125 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 31 | #1,536 of 1,771 | 76 | 10.4 | $1.2M | 73 | 128 |
| Pest control | 29 | #613 of 699 | 16 | 2.2 | $5.8M | 57 | 10 |
| Roofing and gutters | 27 | #1,034 of 1,177 | 41 | 5.6 | $5M | 59 | 23 |
| Chiropractors | 25 | #1,375 of 1,490 | 143 | 19.6 | $742K | 31 | 70 |
| Insurance agencies | 21 | #2,055 of 2,272 | 125 | 17.1 | $936K | 75 | 89 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.5 | $37.2M | 237 | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.4 | Index only | 133 | 5 |
Household spending in Scott County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $77.3M | $1,057 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $193.7M | $2,649 | 102 |
| Food away from home | $293.5M | $4,014 | 99 |
| Groceries | $449.5M | $6,146 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $74.5M | $1,019 | 101 |
| Child care and other personal services | $31.9M | $436 | 75 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $69.3M | $948 | 96 |
| Medical and dental services | $106.1M | $1,450 | 113 |
| Pets | $64.1M | $876 | 96 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $148.7M | $2,033 | 99 |
| Vehicle insurance | $117M | $1,600 | 82 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $204M | $2,790 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $92.5M | $1,265 | 89 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1B | $14,345 | 86 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Scott County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 175,259+0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 73,132
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 458 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 381
- Median household income
- $78,277+27.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $103,843
- Median home value
- $222,000
- Jobs located here
- 89,900
- Daytime population
- 184,795Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Scott County, IA growing?
Population estimates put Scott County at 175,259 people in 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 73,132 households. Median household income rose 27.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Scott County, IA spend?
Households in Scott County spend about $1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $449.5M on groceries and $293.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Scott County spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (75).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Scott County, IA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Scott County are for grocery stores (70), collision repair and body shops (67) and grocery and convenience stores (67). Scott County ranks #405 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
How does Scott County, IA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Scott County is $78,277 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $222,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Scott County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for chiropractors (3.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for property management companies (37% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Scott County, each ranked against other counties.
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