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 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,730 | -39.1% | #2,944 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.7 years | -0.5% | #2,446 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $114,900 | -59.2% | #2,768 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $778 | -33.1% | #2,286 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.8% | +104.9% | #3,020 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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90.1% of residents in Scotland County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% below the national rate.
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.