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Virginia · 161 residents · 0.906 sq mi
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Scotland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,028. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the Virginia median. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

161
+77%since 2023
from 91 in 2023
2010 – 2024
178 / sq mi
+77%since 2023
from 100 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
51.1
−10%since 2023
from 56.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
80113147181214201020202024Scotland
2024161
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,028
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,942 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$32,140
−45%since 2023
from $58,777 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.288
−42%since 2023
from 0.495 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance34.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services17.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$159,400
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,644
US average: $1,442
50.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
49.3% rent
37.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
37.8%
−62.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.6
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.3%(13)
Diversity Score30.6%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(16)
Diversity Score22.4%(36)
22
−27%since 2023
from 31 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

68.5 min
US average: 26.5
100.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
40.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
50.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
78.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Scotland, Virginia?

Scotland, Virginia has about 161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotland, Virginia?

The typical household in Scotland, Virginia earns about $44,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotland, Virginia expensive?

In Scotland, Virginia, the median home is worth about $159,400, and the typical rent is about $1,644 a month.

How educated are people in Scotland, Virginia?

About 52.8% of adults age 25 and over in Scotland, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotland, Virginia?

About 10.7% of people in Scotland, Virginia 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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