Scotland Neck is a town located in Halifax County North Carolina. Scotland Neck has a 2024 population of 1,582. Scotland Neck is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,646 in 2020.
The average household income in Scotland Neck is $34,048 with a poverty rate of 45.41%. The median age in Scotland Neck is 52.9 years: 57.9 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scotland Neck was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,294 | 69.53% |
| White | 540 | 29.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.64% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.16% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 943 | 1.92 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Non Family | 621 | 1.22 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Married | 165 | 3.48 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Female | 153 | 3.06 | 12.4 | 87.6 |
| Male | 4 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.26
Average Family Size
1.92
Average Household Size
44.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 296 | 19.89% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 8.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 57 | 3.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 6.59% |
| High School Graduate | 546 | 36.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 9.27% |
| Some College | 231 | 15.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,054 | 672 | 52 |
| White | 414 | 368 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $24,500 | $0 | $24,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $160,081 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $12,784 | $0 | $9,550 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $16,719 | $30,189 | $12,628 |
| Some College | $18,875 | $31,534 | $13,205 |
$16,719
Average Earnings
$30,189
Average Male
$12,628
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.4% of Scotland Neck residents speak only English, while 2.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,250 | 703 | 56.24% |
| White | 534 | 115 | 21.54% |
| Multiple | 9 | 3 | 33.33% |
45.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
46.01%
Male Poverty Rate
44.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scotland Neck is Black, with 56.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scotland Neck is White, with 21.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.56% |
| High School | 58.4% |
| Some College | 23.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 80% |
| Female Employed | 34.33% |
| Male Employed | 26.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,058 | $66,480 |
| Households | $17,271 | $34,048 |
| Married Families | $98,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,454 | $17,232 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.8%
Male Marriage Rate
17.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| World War II | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 7.46% |
| Black | 31 | 2.71% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 66.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.1%
Labor Force Participation
34.9%
Employment Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.48%
Born in Scotland Neck
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
98.93% of Scotland Neck residents were born in the United States, with 82.48% having been born in North Carolina. 0.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,502 | -16 | -1.05% |
| 2028 | 1,518 | -16 | -1.04% |
| 2027 | 1,534 | -16 | -1.03% |
| 2026 | 1,550 | -16 | -1.02% |
| 2025 | 1,566 | -16 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 1,582 | -16 | -1% |
| 2023 | 1,598 | -17 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 1,615 | -19 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 1,634 | -12 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 1,646 | -184 | -10.05% |
| 2019 | 1,830 | -38 | -2.03% |
| 2018 | 1,868 | -26 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 1,894 | -23 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 1,917 | -19 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 1,936 | -22 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 1,958 | -26 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 1,984 | -17 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 2,001 | -17 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 2,018 | -20 | -0.98% |
| 2010 | 2,038 | 0 | 0% |