Scotland, PA Demographics

A map of Scotland's Population by Race

Scotland, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,492, a large increase from the 1,353 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.8% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.3% Native American/Other, 1.0% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Scotland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Scotland has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Scotland, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 11.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Scotland is ranked the 791st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Scotland was ranked the 829th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Scotland's White Population

1,399 residents of Scotland, or 93.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Scotland is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Scotland ranks 1231st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scotland's White population has grown by an estimated 17.7%. White residents' share of Scotland's population has increased from 87.9% to 93.8%.

Scotland is more White than neighboring Guilford (71.8% White), Fayetteville (90.6% White), Chambersburg (65.6% White), and Shippensburg (92.1% White). Scotland is less White than neighboring Orrstown (97.2% White).

Scotland's Black Population

0 residents of Scotland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Scotland is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Scotland ranks 576th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scotland's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Scotland's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Scotland is less Black than neighboring Fayetteville (5.9% Black), Chambersburg (7% Black), and Shippensburg (3.8% Black).

Scotland's Asian Population

15 residents of Scotland, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Scotland is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Scotland ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scotland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Asian residents' share of Scotland's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.0%.

Scotland is more Asian than neighboring Fayetteville (0.7% Asian), Chambersburg (0.8% Asian), Orrstown (0% Asian), and Shippensburg (0% Asian). Scotland is less Asian than neighboring Guilford (9.5% Asian).

Scotland's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Scotland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Scotland is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Scotland ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scotland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Scotland's population has decreased from 4.9% to 0.0%.

Scotland is less Hispanic than neighboring Guilford (15.8% Hispanic), Chambersburg (22.6% Hispanic), Orrstown (0.7% Hispanic), and Shippensburg (0.3% Hispanic).

Scotland's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Scotland, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Scotland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Scotland ranks 530th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scotland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 337.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Scotland's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.3%.

Scotland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Guilford (0% Native American/Other), Fayetteville (0% Native American/Other), Chambersburg (0% Native American/Other), Orrstown (1.4% Native American/Other), and Shippensburg (0% Native American/Other).

Scotland's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Scotland, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Scotland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Scotland ranks 1447th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scotland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Scotland's population has increased from 2.4% to 2.9%.

Scotland is more Multiracial than neighboring Fayetteville (2.8% Multiracial), and Orrstown (0.7% Multiracial). Scotland is less Multiracial than neighboring Chambersburg (4.1% Multiracial), and Shippensburg (3.9% 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.