Scotland, SD Demographics

A map of Scotland's Population by Race

Scotland, South Dakota had a population of 785 in 2020. It was 96.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Scotland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Scotland is the 94th 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).

Scotland's White Population

759 residents of Scotland identify as White, or 96.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Scotland larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Scotland is ranked #70 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Scotland is more White than neighboring Olivet (95.3% White), and Lesterville (96.5% White). Scotland is less White than neighboring Maxwell Colony (99.2% White), Kaylor (100% White), and Menno (98.2% White).

Scotland's Black Population

0 residents of Scotland identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Scotland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Scotland is ranked #183 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Scotland's Asian Population

0 residents of Scotland identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Scotland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Scotland is ranked #176 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Scotland's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Scotland identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Scotland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Scotland is ranked #312 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Scotland is more Hispanic than neighboring Maxwell Colony (0% Hispanic), Kaylor (0% Hispanic), Menno (0.3% Hispanic), and Lesterville (0% Hispanic). Scotland is less Hispanic than neighboring Olivet (1.6% Hispanic).

Scotland's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Scotland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Scotland slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Scotland is ranked #281 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Scotland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maxwell Colony (0.8% Native American/Other), Olivet (0% Native American/Other), and Kaylor (0% Native American/Other). Scotland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Menno (1.1% Native American/Other), and Lesterville (3.5% Native American/Other).

Scotland's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Scotland identify as Multiracial, or 1.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Scotland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Scotland is ranked #375 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Scotland is more Multiracial than neighboring Maxwell Colony (0% Multiracial), Kaylor (0% Multiracial), Menno (0.3% Multiracial), and Lesterville (0% Multiracial). Scotland is less Multiracial than neighboring Olivet (3.1% Multiracial).

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