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Scotia

California · 681 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 $33,636. Population has grown 25% since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
681
+25%since 2019
from 546 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
913 / sq mi
+25%since 2019
from 732 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.9
+7%since 2019
from 28.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
359497635772910201020202024Scotia
2024405
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,636
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,496
−7%since 2019
from $20,872 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Information23.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,135
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,158 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.1%
+31.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
61.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(65)
Diversity Score46.5%(254)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(447)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(128)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other16.9%(115)
Diversity Score66.8%(455)
Diversity Score
67
+44%since 2019
from 46 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+23%since 2019
from 20.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 63.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
Female
42.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.9% in 2019
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotia, California?

Scotia, California has about 681 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotia, California?

The typical household in Scotia, California earns about $33,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotia, California expensive?

In Scotia, California, the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Scotia, California?

About 16.1% 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 25.5% of people in Scotia, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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