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Scotia

South Carolina · 215 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 $32,679. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,300. The poverty rate of 41.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
215
−5%since 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+1%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
761392022653281990201020202024Scotia
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,679
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$12,100
−8%since 2000
from $13,202 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−59.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(62)
Black71.2%(153)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.3%(110)
Diversity Score
51
+1%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
−5%since 2000
from 40.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.7%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotia, South Carolina?

Scotia, South Carolina has about 215 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scotia, South Carolina earns about $32,679 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 $57,300.

How educated are people in Scotia, South Carolina?

About 3.6% 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 41.3% 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 46 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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