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Scotia

New York · 7,957 residents · 1.688 sq mi
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Scotia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,028. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $81,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,957
+8%since 1990
from 7,359 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,714 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 4,360 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+9%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Scotia
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,028
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,135 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,386
+39%since 1990
from $14,701 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$591
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $460 in 1990
US average: $602
67.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
32.9% rent
1.9
−25%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(7,188)
Black0.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(57)
Asian1.2%(90)
Diversity Score7.5%(554)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(7,608)
Black0.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(142)
Asian1.1%(87)
Diversity Score8.9%(710)
9
+18%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 87.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−19%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 7,957 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scotia, New York earns about $42,028 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 $81,700, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Scotia, New York?

About 24.2% 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 6.6% of people in Scotia, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotia, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotia, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 598 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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