Scotland City, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 891 people, 405 households, and 249 families residing in the city. The population density was 1057.3 people per square mile (408.23/km˛), it would be the 91st most densely populated city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. There were 469 housing units at an average density of 558.3 per square mile (215.56/km˛). The average household size was 2.09 persons, and the average family size was 2.68 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 36.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males. The median age was 50.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Scotland City was 45.8 and 56.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 885 White, 1 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 3 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 1 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28984, making it the 170th wealthiest city by median household income among the South Dakota. The median income for a family in the city was $34821, making it the 206th highest city by median family income in South Dakota. The per capita income for the city was $15427, it is South Dakota's 156th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income was $17045, The median income for males was $21736 versus $13315 for females.
In 2000, 156 pupils and students, of which 50% are male and 50% are female, 17.51% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.56% nursery or pri school, 2.56% kindergarten, 50.64% elementary school, 36.54% high school and 7.69% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 891 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 891 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 888 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 871 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 847 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 840 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 824 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 814 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 806 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 800 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 790 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 4 | |
| Elementary school | 42 | 37 | 79 |
| High school | 28 | 29 | 57 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland city, South Dakota | $28984 | $34821 | $15427 |
| Bon Homme County, South Dakota | $30644 | $36924 | $13892 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |