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Scotland

Pennsylvania · 1,353 residents · 0.824 sq mi
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Scotland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,309. Population has grown 39% since 2019. Median home value is $209,000. Households here earn about 31% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
1,353
+39%since 2019
from 970 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,642 / sq mi
+39%since 2019
from 1,177 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
−21%since 2019
from 51.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5869291K2K2K201020202024Scotland
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,309
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,107 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,455
+21%since 2019
from $31,781 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2019
from 40.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $201,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 81.3% in 2019
13.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−26%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(727)
Black11.4%(111)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(57)
Diversity Score52%(504)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,189)
Black2.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(66)
Asian2%(27)
Other3.7%(50)
Diversity Score29.3%(396)
Diversity Score
29
−44%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
−10%since 2019
from 27.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2019
from 79.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.7%
+19.8 ptssince 2019
from 27.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
Female
54.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
Foreign born
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Pop 1,477
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Pop 1,494
Molino
Pop 1,447
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Compare Scotland to nearby cities

SCOTLAND VS
Chambersburg
Income$56,576−32%
Home value$215,000+3%
Population23,376+1467%
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SCOTLAND VS
Waynesboro
Income$66,956−20%
Home value$188,600−10%
Population11,190+650%
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SCOTLAND VS
Gettysburg
Income$54,365−35%
Home value$241,500+16%
Population8,365+461%
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SCOTLAND VS
Hagerstown
Income$52,221−37%
Home value$224,500+7%
Population44,228+2864%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotland, Pennsylvania?

Scotland, Pennsylvania has about 1,353 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Scotland, Pennsylvania earns about $83,309 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 $209,000.

How educated are people in Scotland, Pennsylvania?

About 24.1% 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 14.7% of people in Scotland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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