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Scotland County

North Carolina · 33,322 residents (2025 est.) · 319.14 sq mi
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Scotland County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,730. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,900. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,590
−7%since 2000
from 35,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
−8%since 2009
from 114 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+12%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:33,322 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K35K36K37K1990201020202024Scotland County
202434K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.5%(2,198)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(2,281)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(1,926)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(2,382)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(2,142)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413%(4,369)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(3,770)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.3%(4,116)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.6%(4,228)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.9%(3,677)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(1,908)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(593)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,730
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,010 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,395
+81%since 2000
from $15,693 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
+9%since 2010
from 0.491 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−1%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Scotland County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(18,398)
Black37.1%(13,364)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(423)
Asian0.5%(182)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(13,466)
Black37%(12,424)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,349)
Asian1.3%(424)
Other17.6%(5,927)
Diversity Score
84
+11%since 2009
from 75 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
19
−11%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(631)
Guatemalan0.4%(126)
Honduran0.2%(58)
Dominican0.1%(31)
Salvadoran0.1%(22)
Nicaraguan0.1%(18)
Argentine0%(14)
Cuban0%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.6%(207)
Chinese0.5%(153)
Filipino0.1%(46)
Ancestry
English6.6%(2,224)
American3.1%(1,057)
German2.9%(959)
Irish2.4%(804)
Scottish1.5%(489)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(458)
Italian1%(341)
Russian0.9%(310)
Dutch0.4%(147)
Portuguese0.4%(136)
French0.4%(134)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.2%(71)
Jamaican0.2%(61)
Polish0.1%(46)
Danish0.1%(44)
Nigerian0.1%(42)
Czech0.1%(38)
Welsh0.1%(30)
Arab0.1%(23)
Swiss0.1%(21)
British0.1%(19)
Croatian0.1%(18)
Turkish0.1%(18)
Brazilian0.1%(17)
Ghanaian0.1%(17)
Belgian0%(13)
Hungarian0%(13)
Finnish0%(9)
Swedish0%(9)
Haitian0%(2)
Israeli0%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+79%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+32.7 ptssince 2017
from 54.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.6%(6,083)
Married40.8%(5,574)
Widowed3.8%(515)
Divorced10.8%(1,475)
Women 15+
Never married36.7%(4,969)
Married38.5%(5,216)
Widowed12.3%(1,660)
Divorced12.5%(1,693)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotland County, North Carolina?

Scotland County, North Carolina has about 33,590 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotland County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Scotland County, North Carolina earns about $45,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotland County, North Carolina expensive?

In Scotland County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $114,900, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Scotland County, North Carolina?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Scotland County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotland County, North Carolina?

About 25.8% of people in Scotland County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotland County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotland County, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 164 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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