Scotland County's estimated 2026 population is 33,034 with a growth rate of -0.86% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scotland County is the 70th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 36,062 and has seen a growth of -8.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.7 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 37.1 years
There are 25,786 adults, (6,178 of whom are seniors) in Scotland County.
Female: 16,750 (49.9%)
Male: 16,840 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Scotland County includes 40.56% White, 37.02% Black or African American, 11.63% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,623 | 40.56% |
| Black or African American | 12,435 | 37.02% |
| Native American | 3,907 | 11.63% |
| Two or more races | 2,400 | 7.14% |
| Other race | 801 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 424 | 1.26% |
Scotland County's average per capita income is $36,659. Household income levels show a median of $45,730. The poverty rate stands at 25.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,291 | $117,368 |
| Families | $58,870 | $85,132 |
| Households | $45,730 | $70,579 |
| Non Families | $24,649 | $40,546 |
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