Scotland County is home to 35,998 people in North Carolina. The typical home is worth $62,900. About 16% of adults have finished a four-year degree. 20.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That trails the North Carolina median by roughly 21%. Households take in $31,010 at the median, 27% less than the US figure.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)25.2%(452)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)23.4%(420)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era36.9%(662)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War5.6%(101)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.9%(17)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 1,796 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
