Living in Scotia, South Carolina

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scotia · Census data 2020–2024

Scotia has 97 residents with a median age of 52. .

Scotia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Scotia at a glance

Population
97
Median age
52State: 40.2
Homeowners
98.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
Average commute
54 min

Is Scotia a good place to live?

Cons: An average commute of 54 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.6%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Housing in Scotia: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
72
Owner-occupied
98.1%
Renter-occupied
1.9%
Vacant
26.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1995
Average household size
1.83

Scotia demographics

Population
97
Median age
52
Under 18
19.6%
65 and older
22.7%
Households
53
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White28.9%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black71.1%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scotia ›

Education in Scotia

2.7% of adults 25 and older in Scotia have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Scotia2.7%
South Carolina32.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Scotia

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
54 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
82.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
98.1%

Scotia vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Scotia97———
Furman673$71,875$94,700—
Estill1,886$36,111$94,100$745
Gifford268$31,389$94,700—
Hampton2,636$43,472$206,400$909
Varnville2,571$55,714$115,800$800
Newington418$75,417$113,200$1,035
Brunson401$40,625$83,900$945
Fairfax1,935$40,649$63,000$662

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Scotia ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Scotia: FAQ

Is Scotia, SC a good place to live?

Minuses: an average commute of 54 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.6%.

What is the median age in Scotia?

The median age in Scotia is 52 years (South Carolina: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Scotia?

The average commute to work in Scotia is 54 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Scotia?

The unemployment rate in Scotia is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Scotia?

2.7% of adults in Scotia have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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