Scotland, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 218, Scotland's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Scotland is a small community located in Georgia, within Telfair County. The total population is 218. It ranks as the 592nd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scotland is 27.7 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 42.2% of the population under 18, Scotland has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scotland is $61,964. This is 20% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.0%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Scotland, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $102,500. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Scotland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Scotland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.5% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 30.7%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%. Notably, 16.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Scotland, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.