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Scotia

South Carolina · 158 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 $25,500. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,700. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
−30%since 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+38%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
761392022653281990201020202024Scotia
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$16,952
+28%since 2000
from $13,202 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+74%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
39
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(50)
Black66.5%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.4%(89)
Diversity Score
56
+11%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−38%since 2000
from 40.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotia, South Carolina?

Scotia, South Carolina has about 158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scotia, South Carolina earns about $25,500 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 $76,700.

How educated are people in Scotia, South Carolina?

About 10.4% 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 14.7% 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 11 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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