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Scotia

South Carolina · 169 residents · 3.165 sq mi
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Scotia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,000. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,100. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

169
−26%vs 2000
vs 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
53 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−23%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
761392022653281990201020202024Scotia
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,292 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2020
$5,950
−55%vs 2000
vs $13,202 in 2000
US average: $14,340
33.7%
+8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2022
$99
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $325 in 2000
US average: $450
96.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.2% in 2000
3.2% rent
1.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(57)
Black72.7%(165)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(116)
1990
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(62)
Black63.3%(107)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.1%(107)
63
+24%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
42.7%
−11.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Scotia, South Carolina?

Scotia, South Carolina has about 169 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Scotia, South Carolina?

The typical household in Scotia, South Carolina earns about $15,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotia, South Carolina expensive?

In Scotia, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $26,100, and the typical rent is about $99 a month.

How educated are people in Scotia, South Carolina?

About 5.6% 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 33.7% of people in Scotia, South Carolina 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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