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Scotland township

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.523
State:
Illinois

Scotland township is located in McDonough County, Illinois. Scotland township has a 2026 population of 393. Scotland township is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -3.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 409 in 2020.

The median household income in Scotland township is $52,232 with a poverty rate of 11.87%. The median age in Scotland township is 44.5 years: 53.9 years for males, and 31.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 53.9 males.

393
Total Population
11
Density (mi²)
-4 -1.01%
Growth

Scotland township Population

Scotland township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026393-4-1.01%
2025397-4-1%
2024401-4-0.99%
202340500%
2022405-1-0.25%
2021406-3-0.73%
2020409-2-0.49%
2019401-4-0.99%
2018405-4-0.98%
2017409-8-1.92%
2016417-4-0.95%
2015421-3-0.71%
2014424-7-1.62%
2013431-2-0.46%
201243300%
2011433-15-3.35%
201043400%

Median Age

Overall: 44.5 years
Female: 31.8 years
Male: 53.9 years

Scotland township Adults

There are 251 adults, (79 of whom are seniors) in Scotland township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 219 (65%)
Male: 118 (35%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Scotland township includes 78.04% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26378.04%
Two or more races7421.96%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26378.04%
Two or more races7421.96%

Scotland township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Scotland township 's average per capita income is $38,813. Household income levels show a median of $52,232. The poverty rate stands at 11.87%.

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$82,813-
Families$64,444$76,670
Households$52,232$76,852
Non Families$50,982$77,272

$38,813

Average Income

$52,232

Median Household Income

11.87%

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)