Scott County is located in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,059. Its county seat is Benton. The county was organized in 1821 and named for U.S. Representative John Scott, the... Wikipedia
Population: 37,840 (2022)
Congressional district: 8th
Largest city: Sikeston
Named for: John Scott
Seat: Benton