Scotland, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 203.
Males: 122  (60.2%)
Females: 81  (39.8%)
Median resident age:

52.5 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 23883.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,572
Scotland:

$67,572
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,488

Scotland CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $249,038
Scotland:

$249,038
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $588,947; detached houses: $586,091
March 2022 cost of living index in Scotland: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 39.0%
(11.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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Ancestries: Scottish (16.9%), Polish (10.2%), Irish (8.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 30 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Newport News, VA (18.4 miles , pop. 180,150).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Norfolk, VA (35.6 miles , pop. 234,403).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (213.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Jamestown district, VA (2.0 miles ),
Surry, VA (2.1 miles ),
Williamsburg, VA (2.8 miles ),
Rushmere, VA (3.1 miles ),
Claremont, VA (3.2 miles ),
Dendron, VA (3.6 miles ),
Concord, VA (3.9 miles ),
Yorktown, VA (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 37.18 N, Longitude: 76.79 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 757

Distribution of median household income in Scotland, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Scotland, VA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Virginia:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 57.6. This is better than average.

City:

57.6
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.229. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.229
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.40. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.40
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.617. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.617
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 13.0. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.05. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.05
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Scotland-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Virginia state average. It is 15% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/6/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.2 miles away from the Scotland place center killed 4 people and injured 246 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 10/14/1986, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Scotland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 59% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 80.6 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 67.4 miles away from Scotland center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 82.8 miles away from Scotland center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 83.5 miles away from Scotland center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 243.4 miles away from Scotland center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 81.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Surry County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tropical Depressions: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Scotland:

  • RAI - JOHN TYLER HWY-WILLIAMSBURG (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, VA)
  • THE CONVALESCENT CENTER AT PATRIOTS COLONY (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, VA)
  • WOODHAVEN HALL AT WILLIAMSBURG LANDING (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, VA)
  • CONSULATE HEALTHCARE OF WILLIAMSBURG (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, VA)
  • SENTARA HOME CARE SERVICES - WILLIAMSBURG (Hospital, about 6 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, VA)
  • EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, VA)
  • PINES CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, VA)

Amtrak station near Scotland:

  • 8 miles: WILLIAMSBURG (468 N. BOUNDARY ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, car rental agency, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Operable nuclear power plants near Scotland:

  • 19 miles: Surry 1 and 2 in Newport News, VA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Scotland:

  • College of William and Mary (about 8 miles; Williamsburg, VA; Full-time enrollment: 7,617)
  • Christopher Newport University (about 19 miles; Newport News, VA; FT enrollment: 5,061)
  • Thomas Nelson Community College (about 22 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 7,056)
  • Hampton University (about 28 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 4,494)
  • Old Dominion University (about 34 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 19,825)
  • Virginia State University (about 36 miles; Petersburg, VA; FT enrollment: 5,815)
  • Tidewater Community College (about 36 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 20,975)

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Surry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

61.4%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.4%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Scotland:

Marital status in Scotland, VA
  • Never married: 14.6%
  • Now married: 43.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 21.8%
  • Divorced: 20.4%

For population 25 years and over in Scotland:

  • High school or higher: 88.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Virginia average:

12.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Scotland, VA (based on Surry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,47810
Mainline Protestant51310
Black Protestant4143
Other1-
Catholic--
None4,652-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Surry County:

1.41 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Surry County:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Here:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.4%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Surry County:

31.6%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.2%
State:

18.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Scotland:

  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WKGM (940 AM; 10 kW; SMITHFIELD, VA; Owner: WKGM, INC.)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WDZY (1290 AM; 25 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WMBG (740 AM; 0 kW; WILLIAMSBURG, VA; Owner: WILLIAMSBURG'S RADIO STATION, INC.)
  • WPMH (1010 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WGGM (820 AM; 10 kW; CHESTER, VA; Owner: HOFFMAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNIS (790 AM; 5 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WHKT (1650 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Scotland:

  • WAFX (106.9 FM; SUFFOLK, VA; Owner: TIDEWATER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WHRO-FM (90.3 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
  • WHRV (89.5 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
  • WCWM (90.7 FM; WILLIAMSBURG, VA; Owner: THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY IN VA.)
  • WKLR (96.5 FM; FORT LEE, VA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WYCS (91.5 FM; YORKTOWN, VA; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP. INC.)
  • WVKL (95.7 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: ENTERCOM NORFOLK LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJCD (107.7 FM; WINDSOR, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKOC (93.7 FM; CHESAPEAKE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WWBR (107.9 FM; WEST POINT, VA; Owner: WINNER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WXEZ (94.1 FM; YORKTOWN, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSRV (92.3 FM; DELTAVILLE, VA; Owner: BULLSEYE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WXGM-FM (99.1 FM; GLOUCESTER, VA; Owner: WXGM, INC.)
  • W261CN (100.1 FM; WILLIAMSBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WGH-FM (97.3 FM; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WWSO-FM (92.9 FM; SUFFOLK, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSVY-FM (105.3 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W271AD (102.1 FM; SMITHFIELD, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)

TV broadcast stations around Scotland:

  • WTKR (Channel 3; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WTVZ-TV (Channel 33; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WTVZ LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WHRO-TV (Channel 15; HAMPTON-NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC, INC.)
  • WPXV (Channel 49; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WYSJ-CA (Channel 31; YORKTOWN, VA; Owner: JBS, INC.)
  • WVEC-TV (Channel 13; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: WVEC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WAVY-TV (Channel 10; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WGNT (Channel 27; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: UPN TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WVBT (Channel 43; VIRGINIA BEACH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCVE-TV (Channel 23; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W21AQ (Channel 21; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: THE UNION MISSION)
  • WNLO-CA (Channel 45; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBTD-LP (Channel 66; SUFFOLK, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WKTD-CA (Channel 17; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W18BS (Channel 18; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 410ft / 125mTotal length
  • $5,298,000Total costs
  • 17,350Total average daily traffic
  • 655Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,825Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Jamestown/Scotland Ferry (Lat: 37.184861 Lon: -76.784139), Type: Pole, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: KUZ411,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.550 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 157.025 MHz, Grant Date: 04/07/2023, Expiration Date: 06/24/2033, Registrant: Va Department Of Transportation, 1401 East Broad Street Equip Division, Richmond, VA 23219, Phone: (804) 489-6545, Fax: (804) 236-3609, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Scotland, VA
  • 100.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Scotland, VA
  • 68.4%Electricity
  • 31.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Scotland compared to Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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