Scotland County, North Carolina

NC · FIPS 37165 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 33,590 #1,381 / 3,222
57th
Median Household Income $45,730 -39.1% #2,944 / 3,222
9th
Median Age 38.7 years -0.5% #2,446 / 3,222
24th
Median Home Value $114,900 -59.2% #2,768 / 3,222
14th
Median Gross Rent $778 -33.1% #2,286 / 3,222
29th
Poverty Rate 25.8% +104.9% #3,020 / 3,222
6th

Demographics

Scotland County has a population of 33,590, making it the #1,381 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Scotland County is $45,730, ranking #2,944 out of 3,222 counties — 39.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.8% and unemployment stands at 10.9%.

Median Household Income
$45,730 −39.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,944 of 3,222
9th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,395 −31.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,663 of 3,222
17th percentile
Poverty Rate
25.8% +104.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,020 of 3,222
6th percentile
Unemployment Rate
10.9% +105.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,129 of 3,222
3th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.6% −50.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,560 of 3,222
21th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.1 min −5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,676 of 3,222
48th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Scotland County is $114,900 (-59.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $778/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.8%.

Median Home Value
$114,900 −59.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,768 of 3,222
14th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$778 −33.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,286 of 3,222
29th percentile
Homeownership Rate
61.8% −4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,923 of 3,222
9th percentile
61.8% Homeownership

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Health

90.1% of residents in Scotland County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% below the national rate.

90.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.1% −1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,145 of 3,222
33th percentile

About Scotland County, North Carolina

Scotland County, North Carolina has a total population of 33,590, making it the 1,381st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scotland County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Scotland County is $45,730, which ranks #2,944 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9%.

The median home value in Scotland County is $114,900, 59.2% below the national median. Renters in Scotland County pay a median gross rent of $778 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Scotland County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.

Scotland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 40.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (37.0%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (11.5%).

All data for Scotland County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.