Scotland County, North Carolina

Scotland County is a county located in the southern part of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 34,174.[1] Its county seat is Laurinburg.[2]

For other uses, see Scotland (disambiguation).
Scotland County
U.S. county
The historic E. Hervey Evans House, also known as Thomas Walton Manor, located at Laurinburg
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°50′N 79°29′W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1899
Named forScotland
SeatLaurinburg
Largest cityLaurinburg
Area
 • Total320 sq mi (800 km2)
 • Land319 sq mi (830 km2)
 • Water1.5 sq mi (4 km2)  0.5%%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total34,174
 • Density110/sq mi (41/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.scotlandcounty.org

Scotland County comprises the Laurinburg, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Fayetteville-Lumberton-Laurinburg, NC Combined Statistical Area.

The county was founded in 1899 from the southeastern part of Richmond County,[3] which was divided to reduced the travel time for residents to the county seat of Rockingham. The county name documents the strong historic and cultural influence from the early settlers from Scotland.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 320 square miles (830 km2), of which 319 square miles (830 km2) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2) (0.5%) is water.[4]

State and local protected areas
  • Charles F. Murray Park

Adjacent counties

Major water-bodies
  • Gum Swamp Creek
  • Joes Creek
  • Jorden Creek
  • Leith Creek
  • Lower Beaverdam Cree

Major highways

Other major infrastructure

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
190012,553—
191015,36322.4%
192015,6001.5%
193020,17429.3%
194023,23215.2%
195026,33613.4%
196025,183−4.4%
197026,9296.9%
198032,27319.8%
199033,7544.6%
200035,9986.6%
201036,1570.4%
202034,174−5.5%
2021 (est.)34,227[5]−5.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[10] 2020 census[1]

2020 census
Scotland County racial composition[11]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 14,247 41.69%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 13,094 38.32%
Native American 3,705 10.84%
Asian 339 0.99%
Pacific Islander 15 0.04%
Other/Mixed 1,668 4.88%
Hispanic or Latino 1,106 3.24%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 34,174 people, 12,922 households, and 8,593 families residing in the county.

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 35,998 people, 13,399 households, and 9,674 families residing in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile (44/km2). There were 14,693 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile (18/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 51.49% White, 37.32% Black or African American, 8.88% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. 1.18% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2005 49.4% of Scotland County's population was non-Hispanic whites.

In 2000 there were 13,399 households, out of which 34.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.10% were married couples living together, 20.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.10% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 88.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,010, and the median income for a family was $39,178. Males had a median income of $31,212 versus $23,172 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,693. About 17.40% of families and 20.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.80% of those under age 18 and 17.20% of those age 65 or over.

Law and government

Scotland County is a member of the regional Lumber River Council of Governments.

As of the redistricting by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2016, Scotland County is located entirely in North Carolina's 9th congressional district. It is represented in the 116th United States Congress by Dan Bishop (R).

The county has only voted for 3 Republican candidates since 1900: Richard Nixon in 1972, Ronald Reagan in 1984, and Donald Trump in 2020. It was the only county in North Carolina to flip from Democratic to Republican between 2016 and 2020.

United States presidential election results for Scotland County, North Carolina[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 7,473 50.58% 7,186 48.64% 116 0.79%
2016 6,256 44.92% 7,319 52.55% 353 2.53%
2012 5,831 41.19% 8,215 58.03% 110 0.78%
2008 6,005 42.24% 8,151 57.33% 61 0.43%
2004 5,141 44.52% 6,386 55.30% 20 0.17%
2000 3,740 39.77% 5,627 59.84% 36 0.38%
1996 2,858 34.44% 4,870 58.68% 571 6.88%
1992 2,980 31.84% 5,175 55.29% 1,205 12.87%
1988 3,199 45.16% 3,865 54.56% 20 0.28%
1984 4,077 50.23% 4,028 49.62% 12 0.15%
1980 2,133 31.45% 4,446 65.56% 203 2.99%
1976 1,932 30.26% 4,430 69.39% 22 0.34%
1972 3,485 63.69% 1,938 35.42% 49 0.90%
1968 1,717 28.69% 2,252 37.63% 2,016 33.68%
1964 1,229 24.23% 3,844 75.77% 0 0.00%
1960 1,279 25.99% 3,643 74.01% 0 0.00%
1956 1,171 27.79% 3,042 72.21% 0 0.00%
1952 1,590 35.32% 2,912 64.68% 0 0.00%
1948 359 12.74% 1,957 69.42% 503 17.84%
1944 303 11.33% 2,372 88.67% 0 0.00%
1940 250 7.74% 2,981 92.26% 0 0.00%
1936 314 8.98% 3,183 91.02% 0 0.00%
1932 208 7.37% 2,608 92.42% 6 0.21%
1928 588 25.03% 1,761 74.97% 0 0.00%
1924 205 12.17% 1,469 87.18% 11 0.65%
1920 306 15.22% 1,705 84.78% 0 0.00%
1916 137 12.74% 938 87.26% 0 0.00%
1912 9 1.08% 751 89.94% 75 8.98%


Tourism

Primary tourism draws include:[14]

The county is often referred to as the "Soul of the Carolinas" – as it maintains its historical and personal touch in one of the fastest growing states [15]

Communities
Map of Scotland County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

City

Towns

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Townships
  • Laurel Hill
  • Spring Hill
  • Stewartsville
  • Williamson

See also

References
  1. 2020 Population and Housing State Data | North Carolina
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Scotland County history
  4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  5. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/scotlandcountynorthcarolina
  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  8. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  10. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  11. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  13. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  14. "Soul of the Carolinas". Scotland County Tourism Development Authority. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  15. Sherman, Lauren (December 22, 2008). "America's 10 Fastest-Growing States". Forbes.

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