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Scotland Neck

North Carolina · 2,059 residents · 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 $22,692. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,200. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
2,059
−13%since 2000
from 2,362 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,733 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+21%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Scotland Neck
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,692
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,333
−5%since 2000
from $12,982 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
49.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+31%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(620)
Black67.9%(1,399)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(32)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score55.9%(1,151)
Diversity Score
56
Unchangedsince 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
27.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotland Neck, North Carolina?

Scotland Neck, North Carolina has about 2,059 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scotland Neck, North Carolina earns about $22,692 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 $75,200, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Scotland Neck, North Carolina?

About 11.0% 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 45.1% 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 519 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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