Scotia, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 97, Scotia'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

Scotia is a small community located in South Carolina, within Hampton County. The total population is 97. It ranks as the 446th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scotia is 52.0 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 19.6%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Scotia, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 98.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Scotia is Black or African American, making up 71.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 28.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (28.9%) is well below the state average of 61.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (71.1% vs 24.6%).

Education

2.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Scotia, South Carolina 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 South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.