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Scotland County

North Carolina · 34,174 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 $35,936. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,600. The poverty rate of 27.3% 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: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,174
−5%since 2000
from 35,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+21%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K35K36K37K1990201020202024Scotland County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,936
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,010 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,975
+34%since 2000
from $15,693 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(18,398)
Black37.1%(13,364)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(423)
Asian0.5%(182)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(22,779)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(14,247)
Black38.3%(13,094)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,106)
Asian1%(339)
Other14.6%(5,002)
Diversity Score81.1%(27,721)
Segregation Score21.4%(7,327)
Diversity Score
81
+28%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$82,000−6%
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Home value$94,500+8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotland County, North Carolina?

Scotland County, North Carolina has about 34,174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scotland County, North Carolina earns about $35,936 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 $87,600, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Scotland County, North Carolina?

About 15.5% 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 27.3% 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 420 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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5 ZIP codes
ZIP 28352ZIP 28351ZIP 28396ZIP 28343ZIP 28363
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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