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Scotia

New York · 7,729 residents · 1.688 sq mi
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Scotia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,927. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,729
−3%since 2000
from 7,957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,579 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+4%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Scotia
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,927
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,028 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,092
+33%since 2000
from $20,386 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(7,215)
Black1%(81)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(216)
Asian1.1%(85)
Other2.3%(177)
Diversity Score17.1%(1,324)
Diversity Score
17
+92%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.7%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotia, New York?

Scotia, New York has about 7,729 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scotia, New York earns about $58,927 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 $143,000, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Scotia, New York?

About 29.0% 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 4.9% 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 370 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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