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The total population of Scotland County is estimated to be 34,222 with 17,382 males (50.79%) and 16,840 females (49.21%). There are 542 less females than males in Scotland County.
The median household income in Scotland County was $43,092 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 2,371(5.82%) from $40,721 in 2020. This income is 57.76% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Scotland County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $53,087. Overall, the median household income for the county of Scotland County stands at $43,092.
In Scotland County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $30,307 for males and $20,630 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $45,231 for males and $37,251 for females.
In Scotland County, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 5 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, White households have the highest median household income at $52,523, while Black or African American households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $29,447.
In 2022, the population of Scotland County was 34,162, a 0.04% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Scotland County's population was 34,175, an increase of 0.10% compared to a population of 34,141 in 2020.
The median age in Scotland County, NC is 38.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 19.38% were under the age of 15, 19.99% aged 15 to 29, 42.84% aged 30 to 64, 16.08% aged 65 to 84, and 1.71% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Scotland County population: 42.24% are White, 38.61% are Black or African American, 12.53% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.03% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.78% are some other race and 3.79% are multiracial.