Scotia, New York
Scotia: Village in Schenectady County, New York, United States
About
Scotia is a village located in the county of Schenectady in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,729 and a population density of 1,680 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,618 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Scotia
| Population : | 7,618 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Schenectady County |
| Postal code : | 12302 |
| Area : | 4.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 797 feet / 243 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:53:17 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,656 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Scotia is located at 42°49'35"N 73°57'51"W (42.8264700, -73.9642900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Scotia decreased by 1.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,729 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,729 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,721 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,808 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,793 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,750 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,686 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,650 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,650 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,642 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,618 | -0.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,878 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,769 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,071 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,777 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 96.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,430 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,682 |
Skosha, skwtya, Скоша, سكوتيا
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,682 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $115,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,027 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $320 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $724 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 7 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,209 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.64 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,909 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,928 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 134,780 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,023 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $43,542 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,647 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 293 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,804 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 47,163 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -16.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,441 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,570 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 850 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 482 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 26 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,512 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 125 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,417 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 31.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 540.77 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $132,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,181 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $476 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $714 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,323 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.21 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,537 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 269,169 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $34,311 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,755 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,712 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 893 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 488 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 213 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 816 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 721 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,351.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.75 |
People born in Scotia (5)
People born in Scotia, including professional golfer Laura Diaz, physicist Conyers Herring, politician George Runner, .
List
- Jason Morris (judoka) he was born in 03/02/1967
- Joe Cremo (basketball player) he was born in 05/11/1996
Schools in Scotia
College & universities near Scotia, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195322 | Schenectady County Community College | Schenectady (NY) | 12305 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Scotia, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| AMS | Amsterdam station | Railroad St. & West Main Ave. | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Scotia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Scotia Post Office | Schenectady (NY) | 12302 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Scotia , Nebraska Nebraska with a population of 284 people.
- Scotia , South Carolina human settlement in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America with a population of 198 people.
Other cities in Schenectady County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schenectady County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Schenectady | 65,231 | The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York. |
| Rotterdam | 30,080 | Located in the county of New York |
| Niskayuna | 22,330 | Town of New York, USA |
| East Glenville | 6,616 | Census-designated place in Schenectady County, New York |
| Duanesburg | 5,942 | Town of New York, USA |
| Princetown | 2,105 | City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America |
| Delanson | 383 | City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America |
| Duane | 175 | City in Franklin County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Scotia distances to largest New York cities
