Scotia, CA Demographics

A map of Scotia's Population by Race

Scotia, California had a population of 681 in 2020. It was 65.6% White, 1.0% Black, 0.7% Asian, 18.8% Hispanic, 4.8% Native American/Other, and 9.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Scotia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Scotia is the 1164th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Scotia's White Population

447 residents of Scotia identify as White, or 65.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Scotia considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Scotia is ranked #654 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Scotia is less White than neighboring Rio Dell (73.3% White), Hydesville (82.9% White), Fortuna (67.8% White), Redcrest (91.8% White), and Ferndale (82.5% White).

Scotia's Black Population

7 residents of Scotia identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Scotia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Scotia is ranked #698 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Scotia is more Black than neighboring Rio Dell (0.8% Black), Hydesville (0.6% Black), Fortuna (0.5% Black), Redcrest (0% Black), and Ferndale (0.4% Black).

Scotia's Asian Population

5 residents of Scotia identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Scotia less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Scotia is ranked #1228 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Scotia is more Asian than neighboring Hydesville (0.3% Asian), and Redcrest (0% Asian). Scotia is less Asian than neighboring Fortuna (1.2% Asian), and Ferndale (1.2% Asian).

Scotia's Hispanic Population

128 residents of Scotia identify as Hispanic, or 18.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Scotia considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Scotia is ranked #904 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Scotia is more Hispanic than neighboring Rio Dell (14.4% Hispanic), Hydesville (7.7% Hispanic), Redcrest (0% Hispanic), and Ferndale (8.2% Hispanic). Scotia is less Hispanic than neighboring Fortuna (20.7% Hispanic).

Scotia's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Scotia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Scotia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Scotia is ranked #119 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Scotia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rio Dell (3.5% Native American/Other), Hydesville (1.6% Native American/Other), Fortuna (3.6% Native American/Other), and Ferndale (1.5% Native American/Other). Scotia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redcrest (4.9% Native American/Other).

Scotia's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Scotia identify as Multiracial, or 9.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Scotia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Scotia is ranked #76 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Scotia is more Multiracial than neighboring Rio Dell (7.3% Multiracial), Hydesville (6.9% Multiracial), Fortuna (6.2% Multiracial), Redcrest (3.3% Multiracial), and Ferndale (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.