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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Scotia

New York · 7,359 residents · 1.688 sq mi
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Scotia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,135. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $83,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,359
−8%vs 2000
vs 7,957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,360 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 4,714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Scotia
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,135
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,028 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,701
−28%vs 2000
vs $20,386 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$83,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$460
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $591 in 2000
US average: $450
67.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.1% in 2000
32.4% rent
2.6
+33%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(7,608)
Black0.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(142)
Asian1.1%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(710)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(7,188)
Black0.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(57)
Asian1.2%(90)
Other0.3%(22)
Diversity Score7.5%(554)
8
−16%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotia, New York?

Scotia, New York has about 7,359 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Scotia, New York?

The typical household in Scotia, New York earns about $32,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotia, New York expensive?

In Scotia, New York, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Scotia, New York?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Scotia, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotia, New York?

About 6.0% of people in Scotia, New York 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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