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Scotland

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.895
State:
South Dakota

Scotland is a city located in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Scotland has a 2026 population of 785. Scotland is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 788 in 2020.

The median household income in Scotland is $63,250 with a poverty rate of 13.99%. The median age in Scotland is 40.3 years: 34.6 years for males, and 46.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.6 males.

785
Total Population
877
Density (mi²)

Scotland Population

Scotland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202678500%
2025785-1-0.13%
2024786-8-1.01%
2023794-4-0.5%
202279870.88%
202179130.38%
2020788-3-0.38%
2019805-4-0.49%
2018809-3-0.37%
201781200%
2016812-2-0.25%
2015814-9-1.09%
201482300%
2013823-10-1.2%
201283320.24%
2011831-9-1.07%
2010840-1-0.12%

Median Age

Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 46.3 years
Male: 34.6 years

Scotland Adults

There are 629 adults, (222 of whom are seniors) in Scotland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 461 (54.2%)
Male: 390 (45.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Scotland includes 97.65% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White83197.65%
Two or more races121.41%
Other race70.82%
Native American10.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race70.82%
Two or more races60.71%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White83197.65%
Two or more races60.71%
Native American10.12%

Scotland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Scotland 's average per capita income is $43,750. Household income levels show a median of $63,250. The poverty rate stands at 13.99%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$88,125-
Families$73,611$95,176
Households$63,250$73,359
Non Families$33,750$39,778

$43,750

Average Income

$63,250

Median Household Income

13.99%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)