Scotia Town, South Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 227 residents, 86 households, and 63 families in the town. The population density was 71.3 people per square mile (27.53/kmē), making it the 15th least densely populated town in South Carolina. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 31.1 per square mile (12.01/kmē). The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.14. The population's age distribution was 29.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86 males. The median age of the town's population was 39.1 years, the median age of male residents at 38.1 and the median age of female residents at 41.5. The racial makeup of the town was 26.43% White, 73.57% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $22292, making it the 42nd lowest town by median household income in South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $33250, it is the 106th poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $13202, it is the 85th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income of town was $19205, Males have a median income of $20375 versus $18438 for females.
In 2000, 69 pupils and students, of which 47.83% are male and 52.17% are female, 30.4% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.8% nursery or pri school, 11.59% kindergarten, 47.83% elementary school, 30.43% high school and 4.35% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 227 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 227 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 227 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 228 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 226 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 226 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 223 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 222 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 222 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 223 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 221 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Elementary school | 15 | 18 | 33 |
| High school | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia town, South Carolina | $22292 | $33250 | $13202 |
| Hampton County, South Carolina | $28771 | $34559 | $13129 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |