Scotia, NY Demographics

A map of Scotia's Population by Race

Scotia, New York has an estimated population of 7,264, a less than 1% change from the 7,272 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Scotia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Scotia has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Scotia, that probability was 27.7% in 2020 and 21.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Scotia is ranked the 271st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Scotia was ranked the 270th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Scotia's White Population

6,426 residents of Scotia, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Scotia is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Scotia ranks 690th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scotia's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Scotia's population has increased from 84.7% to 88.5%.

Scotia is more White than neighboring Schenectady (47.5% White), Rotterdam (81.4% White), and Niskayuna (73.2% White). Scotia is less White than neighboring East Glenville (91.1% White), and Altamont (89.7% White).

Scotia's Black Population

53 residents of Scotia, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Scotia is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Scotia ranks 464th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scotia's Black population has declined by an estimated 68.6%. Black residents' share of Scotia's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.7%.

Scotia is less Black than neighboring Schenectady (18.7% Black), East Glenville (1.8% Black), Rotterdam (3.7% Black), Niskayuna (4% Black), and Altamont (1% Black).

Scotia's Asian Population

49 residents of Scotia, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Scotia is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Scotia ranks 500th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scotia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 67.1%. Asian residents' share of Scotia's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.7%.

Scotia is more Asian than neighboring Altamont (0.4% Asian). Scotia is less Asian than neighboring Schenectady (5.9% Asian), East Glenville (1% Asian), Rotterdam (2.8% Asian), and Niskayuna (11% Asian).

Scotia's Hispanic Population

275 residents of Scotia, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Scotia is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Scotia ranks 636th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scotia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Scotia's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.8%.

Scotia is more Hispanic than neighboring East Glenville (2.8% Hispanic), and Altamont (1.7% Hispanic). Scotia is less Hispanic than neighboring Schenectady (12.7% Hispanic), Rotterdam (6.3% Hispanic), and Niskayuna (5.8% Hispanic).

Scotia's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Scotia, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Scotia is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Scotia ranks 918th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scotia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Scotia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Scotia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rotterdam (0.2% Native American/Other), and Altamont (0% Native American/Other). Scotia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Schenectady (3.6% Native American/Other), East Glenville (0.6% Native American/Other), and Niskayuna (0.7% Native American/Other).

Scotia's Multiracial Population

423 residents of Scotia, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Scotia is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Scotia ranks 136th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scotia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Scotia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Scotia is more Multiracial than neighboring East Glenville (2.7% Multiracial), Rotterdam (5.5% Multiracial), and Niskayuna (5.2% Multiracial). Scotia is less Multiracial than neighboring Schenectady (11.6% Multiracial), and Altamont (7.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.