| Place Name | Scales Mound |
| Place Type | Village |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61075 |
| County | Jo Daviess County |
| Area Code(s) | 815,779 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 423 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 15.96% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 96.59% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Illinois 17th |
| State House Districts | 89 |
| State Senate Districts | 45 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 96.59% |
| African American | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0.45% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.14% |