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Scotland Neck

North Carolina · 1,640 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 $15,404. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 722 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,900. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 73% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,640
−31%since 2000
from 2,362 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,380 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+32%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Scotland Neck
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,404
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,414
+42%since 2000
from $12,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$474
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
48.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+69%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(445)
Black67.6%(1,108)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(46)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.7%(914)
Diversity Score
56
Unchangedsince 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2011
from 29.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotland Neck, North Carolina?

Scotland Neck, North Carolina has about 1,640 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scotland Neck, North Carolina earns about $15,404 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 $65,900, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Scotland Neck, North Carolina?

About 12.8% 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 43.0% 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 938 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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