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Scotch Meadows

North Carolina · 580 residents · 0.341 sq mi
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Scotch Meadows is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,125. Population has fallen 22% since 2011, a loss of 166 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $249,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
580
−22%vs 2011
vs 746 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,701 / sq mi
−22%vs 2011
vs 2,188 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+9%vs 2011
vs 40.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
332445558671784201020202024Scotch Meadows
2024370
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,125
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $84,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,795
−13%vs 2011
vs $35,210 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.416 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $217,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−22.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
4.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.8
+46%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(498)
Black31%(231)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score57.3%(427)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(508)
Black6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian2.2%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.3%(129)
Diversity Score
22
−61%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.7%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 16.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
Female
54.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
Foreign born
10.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.5%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina?

Scotch Meadows, North Carolina has about 580 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina earns about $66,125 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 $249,300.

How educated are people in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina?

About 57.7% 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 1.3% of people in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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