Scotland County's estimated 2026 population is 34,374 with a growth rate of 0.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scotland County is the 69th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 36,062 and has seen a growth of -4.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (41.03%)
Black or African American (37.76%)
Native American (11.41%)
Two or more races (6.79%)
Other race (2%)
Asian (1.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,094 | 41.03% |
| Black or African American | 12,973 | 37.76% |
| Native American | 3,919 | 11.41% |
| Two or more races | 2,333 | 6.79% |
| Other race | 686 | 2% |
| Asian | 348 | 1.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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