Scotia, South Carolina facts for kids
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Scotia, South Carolina
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Location of Scotia, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Hampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.17 sq mi (8.20 km2) |
| • Land | 3.17 sq mi (8.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 158 |
| • Density | 49.92/sq mi (19.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29939
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-64465 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1226451 |
Scotia is a small town located in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 215 people. By 2020, the population was 158.
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Where is Scotia Located?
Scotia is found in the southwestern part of Hampton County. Its exact location is 32°40′53″N 81°14′50″W / 32.68139°N 81.24722°W.
Roads and Nearby Towns
U.S. Route 321 (also called Columbia Highway) goes right through the middle of Scotia. This road connects Scotia to other towns:
- North to Estill, about 5 miles away.
- South to Garnett, also about 5 miles away.
Another road, South Carolina Highway 333, runs east from Scotia for about 3 miles to Furman. The main town of the county, Hampton, is about 17 miles northeast of Scotia.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Scotia covers a total area of about 8.2 square kilometers (or 3.17 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People of Scotia
The number of people living in Scotia has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 189 | — | |
| 1920 | 269 | 42.3% | |
| 1930 | 324 | 20.4% | |
| 1940 | 238 | −26.5% | |
| 1950 | 226 | −5.0% | |
| 1960 | 102 | −54.9% | |
| 1970 | 64 | −37.3% | |
| 1980 | 72 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 182 | 152.8% | |
| 2000 | 227 | 24.7% | |
| 2010 | 215 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 158 | −26.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 227 people living in Scotia. These people lived in 86 households, and 63 of these were families. The town had 99 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Scotia were African American (73.57%), and 26.43% were White. A small number (2.20%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 86 households in 2000:
- About 35% had children under 18 living with them.
- Nearly 49% were married couples living together.
- About 16% were households led by a female without a husband present.
- Around 27% were individuals living alone or groups of unrelated people.
- About 12% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had 2.64 people, and the average family had 3.14 people.
Age Groups
The population of Scotia in 2000 was made up of different age groups:
- About 29.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 24.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Scotia was 39 years.
