Scotia
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
Scotia is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 681 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 194 ft (59 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rio Dell, 1.3 miles NW.
- 681residents (2020 Census)
- 194 ftelevation · 59 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 913 / sq mipopulation density
- 95562ZIP code
About Scotia
Scotia, formerly known as Forestville until 1888, is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is located on the Eel River along U.S. Route 101, 8.5 miles (13.7 km) southeast of Fortuna and 244 miles (393 km) north of San Francisco. Scotia has a population of 681 (2020 census).
Scotia was a company town founded by the Pacific Lumber Company (PALCO) to house workers for the lumber industry. The town was entirely owned by PALCO until 2008, following the corporation's declaration of bankruptcy. While it is home to hundreds of past and present lumber mill employees and their dependents, a process is underway to divide the homes into lots for sale.
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- Median household income
- $51,250
- Median home value
- $342,300
- Median rent
- $1,185/mo
- Median age
- 32
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Scotia had 681 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 681 |
|---|---|
| Density | 913 per sq mi (352 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scotia at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 681 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4787° N, 124.1045° W |
| ZIP code | 95562 |
| Official website | townofscotia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0670518 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scotia
- Rio Dell1.3 mi NW
- Hydesville5.6 mi N
- Fortuna7.7 mi N
- Redcrest9.9 mi SE
- Ferndale10.7 mi NW
- Loleta12.8 mi NW
- Weott14.5 mi SE
- Humboldt Hill17.5 mi N
- Pine Hills17.8 mi N
- Fields Landing18.0 mi N
- Myers Flat19.0 mi SE
- Cutten19.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Scotia
What county is Scotia in?
Scotia is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Scotia, CA?
681 people lived in Scotia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scotia, CA?
The ZIP code of Scotia is 95562.
What is the elevation of Scotia?
194 feet (59 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scotia?
Rio Dell (1.3 mi), Hydesville (5.6 mi), Fortuna (7.7 mi), Redcrest (9.9 mi), Ferndale (10.7 mi).
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