County population in 2012: 36,094 (52% urban, 48% rural); it was 35,998 in 2000 County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 5,252 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 3,426 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 9,261 Renter-occupied apartments: 4,936 (it was 4,138 in 2000)
% of renters here:
31%
State:
33%
Land area: 319 sq. mi. Water area: 1.5 sq. mi.
Population density: 112 people per square mile
(average).
Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Scotland County: 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (29.5%), Manufacturing (18.4%), Retail trade (11.8%).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $975 (1.1%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $557 (0.9%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 28.4%
(16.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 40.8% for Black residents, 70.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 31.9% for American Indian residents, 64.8% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 46.7% for other race residents, 51.0% for two or more races residents) Median age of residents in 2010: 38 years old
(Males: 36 years old, Females: 39 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 44 years old, Black residents: 34 years old, American Indian residents: 29 years old, Asian residents: 31 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 27 years old, Other race residents: 23 years old)
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:
20.6%
Whole state:
12.3%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:
10.0%
Whole state:
5.5%
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Scotland County is $416 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $527 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $640 a month.
Churches in Scotland County include: Grey Pond Church (A), Hunters Chapel (B), Jerusalem Church (C), Jones Chapel (D), Allen Chapel (E), Laurel Hill Church (F), Timmons Grove Church (G), Baysville Church (H), Beaverdam Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Gibson Cemetery (1), Gilchrist Cemetery (2), Davis Cemetery (3), Watson Cemetery (4), Hursey Cemetery (5), Brown Cemetery (6), Leach Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Reservoirs: Smith Pond (A), Richmond Mill Lake (B), Johns Pond (C), Big Muddy Lake (D), Saint Andrews College Lake (E), X Way Mill Pond (F), Lees Mill Pond (G), Pine Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Fergerson Branch (A), Crawford Branch (B), Drowning Creek (C), Cabin Branch (D), Browns Branch (E), Big Muddy Creek (F), Big Branch (G), Big Bear Branch (H), Beasley Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 1,881 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 71.4% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
Number of foreign born residents: 458 (48% naturalized citizens)
Scotland County:
1.3%
Whole state:
5.3%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 174
1990 to 1994: 69
1985 to 1989: 50
1980 to 1984: 20
1975 to 1979: 36
1970 to 1974: 21
1970 to 1974: 8
1965 to 1969: 80
Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.4 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 74.1%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 9,213
One, attached: 234
Two: 419
3 or 4: 637
5 to 9: 384
10 to 19: 154
20 or more: 100
Mobile homes: 3,552
Housing units in Scotland County with a mortgage: 4,133 (367 second mortgage, 629 home equity loan, 20 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 2,221
Here:
65.0% with mortgage
State:
69.1% with mortgage
Religion statistics:
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 37.05%
Here
37.0%
USA
50.2%
Total adherents: 13,336 Total congregations: 61
Adherents
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
Name
United Methodist Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
International Pentecostal Holiness Church
Adherents
4,186 (31.4%)
3,730 (28.0%)
1,689 (12.7%)
1,141 (8.6%)
984 (7.4%)
Congregations
14 (23.0%)
12 (19.7%)
8 (13.1%)
5 (8.2%)
8 (13.1%)
Name
Catholic Church
National Association of Free Will Baptists
Episcopal Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Other
Adherents
488 (3.7%)
267 (2.0%)
130 (1.0%)
124 (0.9%)
597 (4.5%)
Congregations
1 (1.6%)
2 (3.3%)
1 (1.6%)
1 (1.6%)
9 (14.8%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Average size of farms: 367 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $293,099 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $162.62 The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 1.17% The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 88.61% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $227,685 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 55.95% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $77,629 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 86.16% Average age of principal farm operators: 53 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 3.03 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.34% Corn for grain: 1281 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 2525 harvested acres Upland cotton: 14898 harvested acres Soybeans for beans: 10961 harvested acres Vegetables: 137 harvested acres Land in orchards: 30 acres
Tornado activity:
Scotland County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is above North Carolina state average. It is 1.7 times above overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused 16 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 8/29/1964, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado injured 15 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Scotland County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above North Carolina state average. It is 93% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/13/1998 at 09:56:11, a magnitude 3.9 (3.5 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 58.5 miles away from the county center On 9/25/2006 at 05:44:25, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 23.7 miles away from the county center On 9/22/2006 at 11:22:00, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 19.8 miles away from the county center On 6/5/1998 at 02:31:01, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.9 miles away from Scotland County center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)
Most recent natural disasters:
North Carolina Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3222): September 5, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3222, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
North Carolina Tropical Storm Frances, Incident Period: September 7, 2004 to September 12, 2004, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1546): September 10, 2004, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1546, Natural disaster type: Tropical Storm
North Carolina Winter Storm, Incident Period: January 24, 2000 to February 1, 2000, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1312): January 31, 2000, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1312, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
North Carolina Hurricane Floyd & Irene, Incident Period: September 15, 1999 to November 2, 1999, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1292): September 16, 1999, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1292, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
North Carolina Hurricane Floyd, Incident Period: September 15, 1999 to October 4, 1999, Emergency Declared (EM-3146): September 15, 1999, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3146, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
North Carolina Hurricane Fran, Incident Period: September 5, 1996 to October 21, 1996, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1134): September 6, 1996, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1134, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
North Carolina SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, Incident Period: March 28, 1984 to March 29, 1984, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-699): March 30, 1984, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-699, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado
The number of natural disasters in Scotland County (7) is smaller than the US average (12). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5 Emergencies Declared: 2
Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
Assemblers and fabricators (3%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (3%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
United Kingdom (22%)
Canada (11%)
Mexico (10%)
Philippines (9%)
Jamaica (9%)
Germany (8%)
India (7%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Scotland County (%):
United States or American (14%)
Scotch-Irish (6%)
English (5%)
German (5%)
Scottish (4%)
Irish (3%)
Italian (1%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 11,431 (82%)
Carpooled: 1,809 (13%)
Bus or trolley bus: 2 (0%)
Streetcar or trolley car: 10 (0%)
Taxi: 7 (0%)
Motorcycle: 7 (0%)
Bicycle: 43 (0%)
Walked: 258 (2%)
Other means: 182 (1%)
Worked at home: 247 (2%)
Owners and renters by unit type in %
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
People in group quarters in Scotland County, North Carolina in 2000:
381 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
276 people in nursing homes
144 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
64 people in state prisons
44 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
40 people in other nonhousehold living situations
23 people in homes for the mentally retarded
5 people in other group homes
People in group quarters in Scotland County, North Carolina in 2010:
955 people in state prisons
407 people in college/university student housing
207 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
130 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
15 people in group homes intended for adults
6 people in residential treatment centers for adults
6 people in workers’ group living quarters and job corps centers
4 people in in-patient hospice facilities
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $37,360.
6.05% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,305 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
6.05%
North Carolina average:
8.53%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.38% relocated from other counties in North Carolina ($14,919 average AGI)
2.66% relocated from other states ($16,385 average AGI)
Scotland County:
2.66%
North Carolina average:
4.34%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
6.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,852 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
6.51%
North Carolina average:
7.27%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.11% relocated to other counties in North Carolina ($19,682 average AGI)
2.40% relocated to other states ($15,170 average AGI)
Scotland County:
2.40%
North Carolina average:
3.10%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 16.2 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 13.8
Births per 1000 population in Scotland County
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.6 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.1
Deaths per 1000 population in Scotland County
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 15.4 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 11.5
Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Scotland County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 5,586 (3,872 aged, 1,714 disabled) Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 18% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 2.76 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 18078.94 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 438.860 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 64932.38
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1390.530 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1046.260 Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 2.69
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 22.35 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 64.55
Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 2.69
Homicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 122.9. This is more than state average.
Suicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 99.1. This is less than state average.
Household type by relationship:
Households: 34,427
In family households: 29,566 (5,275 male householders, 4,118 female householders)
5,604 spouses, 10,427 children (9,585 natural, 288 adopted, 554 stepchildren), 1,764 grandchildren, 439 brothers or sisters, 339 parents, 607 other relatives, 827 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 4,861 (1,815 male householders (1,543 living alone)), 2,406 female householders (2,164 living alone)), 640 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 1,730 (1,296 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 3,941 2-persons, 2,351 3-persons, 1,740 4-persons, 842 5-persons, 319 6-persons, 200 7-or-more-persons.
97.0% of residents of Scotland County speak English at home.
1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home (65% speak English very well, 20% speak English well, 15% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
0.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (78% speak English very well, 17% speak English well, 5% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (56% speak English very well, 44% speak English well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (43% speak English very well, 40% speak English well, 18% speak English not well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $224,287,000 ($6191 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $7,450,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $91,421,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $40,467,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $3,354,000 Federal grants: $82,354,000 Federal procurement contracts: $897,000 ($-19,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $5,795,000 ($2,330,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $697,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $12,745,000 Federal Government insurance: $9,937,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 2,650
Here:
71 per 1000 residents
State:
72 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 1,911
Here:
51 per 1000 residents
State:
44 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +153
Here:
+4 per 1000 residents
State:
+18 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: +326
Here:
+9 per 1000 residents
State:
+27 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Scotland County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 4.48 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
5.7
State:
5.9
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.5
State:
4.3
Year house built
2005 or later: 85
2000 to 2004: 846
1990 to 1999: 3,244
1980 to 1989: 2,834
1970 to 1979: 3,573
1960 to 1969: 2,060
1950 to 1959: 1,126
1940 to 1949: 561
1939 or earlier: 1,044
Rooms in houses/apartments in Scotland County, North Carolina
60% of Scotland County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 56% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 48% lived in North Carolina.
Scotland County:
59.6%
State average:
54.4%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 25891
Northeast: 2467
Midwest: 1374
South: 5223
West: 326
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $71,600
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Scotland County
38.0 years
37.0 years
(46.7%)
(53.3%)
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