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Scotia

South Carolina · 227 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 $22,292. Population has grown 34% since 1990. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,600. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

227
+34%since 1990
from 169 in 1990
1990 – 2025
72 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 53 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+30%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
761392022653281990201020202024Scotia
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,292
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2020
$13,202
+122%since 1990
from $5,950 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.1%
−8.6 ptssince 1990
from 33.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2022
$325
+149%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99 in 1990
US average: $602
94.2%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 96.8% in 1990
5.8% rent
1.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(62)
Black63.3%(107)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.1%(107)
2000
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(57)
Black72.7%(165)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51%(116)
51
−19%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.4%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.0%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 42.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.0 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Scotia, South Carolina?

Scotia, South Carolina has about 227 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scotia, South Carolina earns about $22,292 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 $38,600, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Scotia, South Carolina?

About 1.4% 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 25.1% of people in Scotia, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotia, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotia, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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