Scotland County Demographics

A map of Scotland County's Population by Race

Scotland County, North Carolina had a population of 34,174 in 2020. It was 41.7% White, 38.3% Black, 1.0% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 11.2% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Scotland County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Scotland County is the 68th most populous county of the 100 counties in North Carolina.

Scotland County's White Population

14,247 residents of Scotland County identify as White, or 41.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Scotland County less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Scotland County is ranked #89 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Scotland County is more White than neighboring Hoke County (37.8% White), Marlboro County (39.6% White), and Robeson County (25% White). Scotland County is less White than neighboring Richmond County (55% White), and Dillon County (45.9% White).

Scotland County's Black Population

13,094 residents of Scotland County identify as Black, or 38.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Scotland County larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Scotland County is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Scotland County is more Black than neighboring Hoke County (31.5% Black), Richmond County (29.7% Black), and Robeson County (22.5% Black). Scotland County is less Black than neighboring Marlboro County (49.9% Black), and Dillon County (44.9% Black).

Scotland County's Asian Population

339 residents of Scotland County identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Scotland County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Scotland County is ranked #40 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Scotland County is more Asian than neighboring Marlboro County (0.4% Asian), Richmond County (0.8% Asian), Robeson County (0.8% Asian), and Dillon County (0.2% Asian). Scotland County is less Asian than neighboring Hoke County (1.4% Asian).

Scotland County's Hispanic Population

1,106 residents of Scotland County identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Scotland County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Scotland County is ranked #92 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Scotland County is more Hispanic than neighboring Marlboro County (2.2% Hispanic), and Dillon County (3% Hispanic). Scotland County is less Hispanic than neighboring Hoke County (14.8% Hispanic), Richmond County (7.2% Hispanic), and Robeson County (10.1% Hispanic).

Scotland County's Native American/Other Population

3,832 residents of Scotland County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 11.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Scotland County slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Scotland County is ranked #3 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Scotland County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hoke County (8.3% Native American/Other), Marlboro County (4.4% Native American/Other), Richmond County (2.7% Native American/Other), and Dillon County (2.4% Native American/Other). Scotland County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Robeson County (37.8% Native American/Other).

Scotland County's Multiracial Population

1,556 residents of Scotland County identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Scotland County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Scotland County is ranked #12 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Scotland County is more Multiracial than neighboring Marlboro County (3.6% Multiracial), Robeson County (3.9% Multiracial), and Dillon County (3.5% Multiracial). Scotland County is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoke County (6.3% Multiracial).

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