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Scotia

New York · 7,272 residents · 1.688 sq mi
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Scotia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,167. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,272
−9%since 2000
from 7,957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,308 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 4,714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Scotia
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,167
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,988
+67%since 2000
from $20,386 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Scotia on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(6,157)
Black2.3%(169)
Hispanic / Latino5%(361)
Asian2%(149)
Other2.5%(184)
Diversity Score28.3%(2,057)
Diversity Score
28
+217%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotia, New York?

Scotia, New York has about 7,272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scotia, New York earns about $67,167 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 $150,500, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Scotia, New York?

About 37.2% 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 9.3% of people in Scotia, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotia, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotia, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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