Scotland Authority

Scotland is a lower-income village of 161 with home prices 2.4× below the Virginia median.

Scotland, Virginia

Scotland is one of the smaller incorporated places in Surry County, Virginia, with a population of 161. Median household income is $44,028.

Definition and scope

Scotland sits within Surry County, Virginia, one of Virginia's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Scotland has approximately 161 residents. The median age is 51.1 years. Roughly 51% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $159,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 90.1%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Scotland is $44,028. Poverty rate stands at 10.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 11.3%. Educational attainment: 52.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Scotland:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Wells Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Surry County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Williamsburg, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 95 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.