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South Carolina · 160 residents (2025 est.) · 3.165 sq mi
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Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 130 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
98% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97
−57%since 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+33%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:160 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
761392022653281990201020202024Scotia
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,288
+137%since 2000
from $13,202 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−24%since 2010
from 0.477 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
98.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2010
from 50.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Scotia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(57)
Black72.7%(165)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(28)
Black71.1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.3%(50)
Diversity Score
51
+1%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+31.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
54.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 40.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
60.8%
+55.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
24.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
75.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+58.8 ptssince 2017
from 39.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotia, South Carolina?

Scotia, South Carolina has about 97 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Scotia, South Carolina?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Scotia, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotia, South Carolina?

About 19.6% of people in Scotia, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotia, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotia, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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