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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Scotland County

North Carolina · 35,998 residents · 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 $31,010. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $62,900. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,998
+7%since 1990
from 33,754 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 106 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.6
+10%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K35K36K37K1990201020202024Scotland County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,010
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,561 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,693
+61%since 1990
from $9,768 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $312 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−4%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(19,120)
Black36.2%(12,207)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(307)
Asian0.4%(140)
Diversity Score69%(23,284)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(18,398)
Black37.1%(13,364)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(423)
Asian0.5%(182)
Diversity Score63.3%(22,779)
Diversity Score
63
−8%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.4%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−6%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Pop 33,688
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Pop 36,906
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Pop 34,253
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Pop 36,665
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Compare Scotland County to nearby counties

SCOTLAND COUNTY VS
Hoke County
Income$64,912+109%
Home value$219,300+249%
Population56,939+71%
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SCOTLAND COUNTY VS
Richmond County
Income$44,883+45%
Home value$127,800+103%
Population42,041+26%
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SCOTLAND COUNTY VS
Marlboro County
Income$34,301+11%
Home value$82,000+30%
Population25,488−24%
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SCOTLAND COUNTY VS
Robeson County
Income$41,978+35%
Home value$94,500+50%
Population119,941+260%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotland County, North Carolina?

Scotland County, North Carolina has about 35,998 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scotland County, North Carolina earns about $31,010 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 $62,900, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Scotland County, North Carolina?

About 15.9% 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 20.6% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,244 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 101.02Census Tract 104Census Tract 103Census Tract 105.02Census Tract 106.02Census Tract 102Census Tract 106.01Census Tract 101.01Census Tract 105.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 28352ZIP 28351ZIP 28396ZIP 28343ZIP 28363
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