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Scotland

Pennsylvania · 1,492 residents · 0.824 sq mi
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Scotland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,096. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $214,000. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,492
−3%since 2023
from 1,535 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,811 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,863 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.9
+2%since 2023
from 32.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5869291K2K2K201020202024Scotland
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,096
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$32,514
−10%since 2023
from $36,224 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
14.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.381
+12%since 2023
from 0.340 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$214,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $241,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$867
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $857 in 2023
US average: $1,442
76.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
23.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
19.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.1
−9%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(87)
Asian1.1%(17)
Other4.8%(74)
Diversity Score26.6%(408)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(15)
Other5.2%(78)
Diversity Score14.7%(220)
15
−45%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.1 min
+1%since 2023
from 27.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
68.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
25.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
60.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
52.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Scotland, Pennsylvania?

Scotland, Pennsylvania has about 1,492 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Scotland, Pennsylvania earns about $70,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotland, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Scotland, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $214,000, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Scotland, Pennsylvania?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Scotland, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotland, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% of people in Scotland, Pennsylvania 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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