Scotland County, North Carolina
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 35,998 people, 13,399 households, and 9,674 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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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
Race (United States Census)
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, 37.32% Black
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or African American
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, 8.88% Native American
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, 0.51% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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, 0.46% from other races
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, and 1.33% from two or more races. 1.18% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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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
Marriage
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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
Per capita income
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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.
Cities and towns
- East LaurinburgEast Laurinburg, North CarolinaEast Laurinburg is a town in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 295 at the 2000 census.-Geography:East Laurinburg is located at ....
- GibsonGibson, North CarolinaGibson is a town in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 584 at the 2000 census.Elected officials of the town include: Mayor Ronnie Hudson and town commissioners Charles "Freddie" Webb, Randy Pearson, Lula Adelle Cottingham, Stephen Hudson, and Mack "Pete" Wilkins.The...
- Laurel HillLaurel Hill, Scotland County, North CarolinaLaurel Hill is an unincorporated community in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States. It is located northwest of Laurinburg, and southeast of Old Hundred, a neighboring community....
- LaurinburgLaurinburg, North CarolinaLaurinburg is a mid-sized city in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Scotland County. Located in southern North Carolina near the South Carolina state border, Laurinburg is southwest of Fayetteville and is home to St. Andrews Presbyterian College...
- WagramWagram, North CarolinaWagram is a town in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 801 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Wagram is located at ....
Travel & Tourism
While Scotland County is the smallest county in the state of North Carolina (100 out of 100), it ranks 63rd in generating tourism dollars. The North Carolina Department of Commerce, estimates the county brings in approximately $33 million in travel and tourism dollars each year.Primary tourism draws include:
- Festivals (Scotland County Highland GamesScotland County Highland GamesThe Scotland County Highland Games, or SCHG, are a Scottish event held in Laurinburg, NC. Each year, the games are held the first weekend of October at the John Blue House and Grounds in Laurinburg...
, Storytelling Festival of Carolinas, John Blue Festival) - Historical sites (John Blue House (Laurinburg, North Carolina)John Blue House (Laurinburg, North Carolina)John Blue House in Laurinburg, North Carolina was built in 1895. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.A unique example of Steamboat Gothic architecture, the John Blue House provides a glimpse into the past of the rural Carolinas. The home features 12 exterior doors,...
, 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 RiverLumber RiverThe Lumber River is a river in south-central North Carolina in the flat Coastal Plain. European settlers first called the river Drowning Creek, which still is the name of its headwater. The waterway known as the Lumber River extends downstream from the Scotland County-Hoke County border to the...
), and - The local college: St. Andrews Presbyterian CollegeSt. Andrews Presbyterian CollegeSt. Andrews University, formerly St. Andrews Presbyterian College, is a private, Presbyterian, four-year liberal arts college in Laurinburg, North Carolina....
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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