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Scotia

Nebraska · 301 residents · 0.347 sq mi
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Scotia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $75,400. Households here earn about 40% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 134%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301
−2%since 2000
from 308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
867 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
−26%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2012633253874491990201020202024Scotia
2024428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,708
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,742
+83%since 2000
from $11,871 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+122%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Scotia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(290)
Black3.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(4)
Diversity Score14.5%(44)
Diversity Score
14
+31%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotia, Nebraska?

Scotia, Nebraska has about 301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotia, Nebraska?

The typical household in Scotia, Nebraska earns about $37,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotia, Nebraska expensive?

In Scotia, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $75,400, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Scotia, Nebraska?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Scotia, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotia, Nebraska?

About 20.0% of people in Scotia, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotia, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotia, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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