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Scotland County

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Scotland County's estimated 2025 population is 34,428 with a growth rate of 0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scotland County is the 68th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 36,062 and has seen a growth of -4.53% since that time.

34,428
Total Population
108
Population Density (mi²)
68
Population Rank (State)
26 0.08%
Annual Population Growth

Scotland County Population

Scotland County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Scotland County includes 41.03% White, 37.76% Black or African American, 11.41% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White14,09441.03%
Black or African American12,97337.76%
Native American3,91911.41%
Two or more races2,3336.79%
Other race6862%
Asian3481.01%

Scotland County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Scotland County's average per capita income is $36,107. Household income levels show a median of $43,500. The poverty rate stands at 26.57%.

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$71,237$106,580
Families$52,060$78,726
Households$43,500$66,699
Non Families$25,786$41,359

$36,107

Average Income

$43,500

Median Household Income

26.57%

Poverty Rate