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Scotch Meadows

North Carolina · 370 residents · 0.341 sq mi
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Scotch Meadows is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,083. Population has fallen 27% since 2023, a loss of 136 residents. Median home value is $220,000. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
370
−27%since 2023
from 506 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,085 / sq mi
−27%since 2023
from 1,484 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+38%since 2023
from 37.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
332445558671784201020202024Scotch Meadows
2024370
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,083
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,694 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,600
−9%since 2023
from $42,372 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
+13%since 2023
from 0.303 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $233,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.6%(160)
Diversity Score54.1%(274)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(318)
Black10.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(13)
Diversity Score31.1%(115)
Diversity Score
31
−42%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−11%since 2023
from 24.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.8%
+25.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
Female
51.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina?

Scotch Meadows, North Carolina has about 370 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina?

The typical household in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina earns about $92,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotch Meadows, North Carolina expensive?

In Scotch Meadows, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $220,000.

How educated are people in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina?

About 40.7% of adults age 25 and over in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina?

About 25.1% of people in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina 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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