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Scotia

California · 405 residents · 0.746 sq mi
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Scotia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 28% since 2023, a loss of 160 residents. Median home value is $342,300. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
405
−28%since 2023
from 565 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
543 / sq mi
−28%since 2023
from 757 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
359497635772910201020202024Scotia
2024405
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,003
−16%since 2023
from $32,137 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−13%since 2023
from 0.400 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $327,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,185
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,206 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+58%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(381)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.2%(114)
Diversity Score61.2%(346)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.6%(132)
Diversity Score72.4%(293)
Diversity Score
72
+18%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
−15%since 2023
from 24.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
39.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
Female
60.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotia, California?

Scotia, California has about 405 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotia, California?

The typical household in Scotia, California earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotia, California expensive?

In Scotia, California, the median home is worth about $342,300, and the typical rent is about $1,185 a month.

How educated are people in Scotia, California?

About 44.7% of adults age 25 and over in Scotia, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotia, California?

About 11.4% of people in Scotia, California live below the federal poverty line.

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