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Scotland Neck

North Carolina · 1,586 residents (2025 est.) · 1.188 sq mi
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Scotland Neck has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,083. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 356 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $73,000. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,006
−15%since 2000
from 2,362 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,689 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+35%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,586 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Scotland Neck
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,083
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,094 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,230
+71%since 2000
from $12,982 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.565
+29%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
53.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+51%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(697)
Black67.6%(1,596)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(1,319)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.7%(615)
Black65%(1,303)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(50)
Diversity Score60.4%(1,211)
Diversity Score
60
+8%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+149%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 29.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 27.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 43.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotland Neck, North Carolina?

Scotland Neck, North Carolina has about 2,006 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotland Neck, North Carolina?

The typical household in Scotland Neck, North Carolina earns about $19,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotland Neck, North Carolina expensive?

In Scotland Neck, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $73,000, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Scotland Neck, North Carolina?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Scotland Neck, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotland Neck, North Carolina?

About 44.8% of people in Scotland Neck, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotland Neck, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotland Neck, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 572 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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