Scotland County, North Carolina facts for kids
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Scotland County
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The historic E. Hervey Evans House, also known as Thomas Walton Manor, located at Laurinburg
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Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
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Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
Founded | 1899 |
Named for | Scotland |
Seat | Laurinburg |
Largest city | Laurinburg |
Area | |
• Total | 320 sq mi (800 km2) |
• Land | 319 sq mi (830 km2) |
• Water | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) 0.5%% |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 34,174 |
• Density | 106.8/sq mi (41.2/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 9th |
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. Its county seat is Laurinburg.
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, 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.
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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.
Adjacent Counties
- Hoke County - northeast
- Robeson County - southeast
- Marlboro County, South Carolina - southwest
- Richmond County - northwest
- Moore County - north
Major highways
- I-74
- US 15
- US 74
- US 401
- US 501
- NC 71
- NC 79
- NC 144
- NC 381
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1900 | 12,553 | — | |
1910 | 15,363 | 22.4% | |
1920 | 15,600 | 1.5% | |
1930 | 20,174 | 29.3% | |
1940 | 23,232 | 15.2% | |
1950 | 26,336 | 13.4% | |
1960 | 25,183 | −4.4% | |
1970 | 26,929 | 6.9% | |
1980 | 32,273 | 19.8% | |
1990 | 33,754 | 4.6% | |
2000 | 35,998 | 6.6% | |
2010 | 36,157 | 0.4% | |
2020 | 34,174 | −5.5% | |
2021 (est.) | 34,227 | −5.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 2020 census |
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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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.
Tourism
Primary tourism draws include:
- Festivals (Scotland County Highland Games, Storytelling Festival of Carolinas, John Blue Festival)
- Historical sites (John Blue House (Laurinburg, North Carolina), Old Laurel Hill Church)
- Museums and heritage (Scotland County Museum, Indian Museum, Scottish Heritage Center)
- The outdoors (Cypress Bend Vineyards, St. Andrews Equestrian Center, Chalk Banks, Lumber River), and
- The local college: St. Andrews University.
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
Communities
City
- Laurinburg (county seat)
Towns
Census-designated places
Other unincorporated communities
Townships
- Laurel Hill
- Spring Hill
- Stewartsville
- Williamson
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Scotland (Carolina del Norte) para niños