Scotland County, NC

County

Cities in Scotland County

Neighborhoods in Scotland County

Neighborhood

Scotland, NC

Norman Heights / Glen Acres

Stewartville Acres / Sugar Hill

Old Hundred / Springfield

Gibson Mill / Silver Hill

Bel Air / Glynn Fields

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Scotland

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.7%

Households with Children

32.0%

School Enrollment K-12

3,746

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.3%
Working Age (35-54): 23.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.6%
Seniors (65+): 18.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.8%
High School / GED: 36.0%
Some College or Associate's: 30.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.8%
Single Parents: 17.2%
Couples & Adults: 32.3%
Living Alone: 35.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 37.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 11.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 62.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 81.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.1%
Caribbean: 0.7%
Other Black: 17.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 92.5%
Latin American Indian: 0.4%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 7.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 70.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.8%
Spanish: 2.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 77.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources