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Scotland

Pennsylvania · 1,395 residents · 0.824 sq mi
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Scotland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,541. Population has fallen 16% since 2011, a loss of 267 residents. Median home value is $178,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,395
−16%vs 2011
vs 1,662 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,693 / sq mi
−16%vs 2011
vs 2,017 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+3%vs 2011
vs 37.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5869291K2K2K201020202024Scotland
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,541
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,404 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,923
−6%vs 2011
vs $24,420 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
−21%vs 2011
vs 0.411 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $178,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,082
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,103 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−36.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.6% in 2011
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.5%
+34.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
−6%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,587)
Black1.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(41)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.9%(181)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,309)
Black2.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(26)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(157)
Diversity Score
11
+3%vs 2011
vs 11 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 21.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.0% in 2011
Female
55.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.0% in 2011
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Scotland to nearby cities

SCOTLAND VS
Chambersburg
Income$56,576+2%
Home value$215,000+21%
Population23,376+1467%
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SCOTLAND VS
Waynesboro
Income$66,956+21%
Home value$188,600+6%
Population11,190+650%
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SCOTLAND VS
Gettysburg
Income$54,365−2%
Home value$241,500+35%
Population8,365+461%
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SCOTLAND VS
Hagerstown
Income$52,221−6%
Home value$224,500+26%
Population44,228+2864%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotland, Pennsylvania?

Scotland, Pennsylvania has about 1,395 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Scotland, Pennsylvania earns about $55,541 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 $178,400, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.

How educated are people in Scotland, Pennsylvania?

About 23.3% 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 7.5% of people in Scotland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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