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Scotland

South Dakota · 891 residents · 0.895 sq mi
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Scotland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,984. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $34,700. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

891
−4%since 1990
from 928 in 1990
1990 – 2025
996 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,037 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
50.7
−8%since 1990
from 55.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6327137948749551990201020202024Scotland
2024851
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,984
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,661 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,427
+79%since 1990
from $8,607 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$344
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $195 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
22.2% rent
1.2
−17%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Scotland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(923)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score1.3%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(879)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score2.8%(25)
3
+108%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.8%
+17.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−3%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
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 Scotland, South Dakota?

Scotland, South Dakota has about 891 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Scotland, South Dakota?

The typical household in Scotland, South Dakota earns about $28,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotland, South Dakota expensive?

In Scotland, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $34,700, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Scotland, South Dakota?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Scotland, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotland, South Dakota?

About 11.4% of people in Scotland, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotland, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotland, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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