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Scotch Meadows

North Carolina · 568 residents · 0.341 sq mi
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Scotch Meadows is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,771. Population has grown 18% since 2019. Median home value is $183,900. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
568
+18%since 2019
from 481 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,666 / sq mi
+18%since 2019
from 1,411 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
−5%since 2019
from 52.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
332445558671784201020202024Scotch Meadows
2024370
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,771
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,932 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,293
−11%since 2019
from $38,454 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing19.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $181,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
9.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.3%(112)
Diversity Score44.7%(215)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(451)
Black11.6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other31.1%(177)
Diversity Score64.8%(368)
Diversity Score
65
+45%since 2019
from 45 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 91.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−3%since 2019
from 24.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% 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
4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 64.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 47.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Female
54.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina?

Scotch Meadows, North Carolina has about 568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina earns about $76,771 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 $183,900.

How educated are people in Scotch Meadows, North Carolina?

About 34.5% 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 4.0% 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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