Scotland, Connecticut

Scotland: Town in Connecticut

About

Scotland is a town located in the county of Windham in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,726 and a population density of 92 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,664 inhabitants.

The town was created 167 years ago in 1856.

Scotland, Connecticut is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,576. Scotland is a predominantly rural town, with agriculture as the principal industry. Scotland is the least populated town in Windham County.

Scotland's nickname is "The Land of Light and Life". The name comes from its location on a hill which overlooks a valley where there are many farms growing corn and raising cows. 

Scotland is located at 41°51′29″N 72°2′0″W (41.862878, -72.035556). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 48.4 square miles (125 km²), all land.

Scotland's nickname is "The Land of Light and Life". The name comes from its location on a hill which overlooks a valley where there are many farms growing corn and raising cows. 

In Scotland, you'll find rolling hills and beautiful scenery—and even more than a few cows! If you're looking for a quiet place to get away from it all and enjoy some peace and quiet, Scotland might be just what you need.

Quick Facts about Scotland

Population : 1,664 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Connecticut (United States)
County : Windham County
Postal code : 06264
Phone Area Codes : 860
Area : 18.7 km2
Altitude : 272 feet / 83 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1857 (167 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 11:48:04 (21st November 2024)
Density : 89 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.73% (2010-2020)

Geography

Scotland is located at 41°41'54"N 72°4'53"W (41.6984300, -72.0814600).

Scotland map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Scotland decreased by 3.73% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,726 - census
2011 1,719 -0.41% estimation process
2012 1,709 -0.59% estimation process
2013 1,701 -0.47% estimation process
2014 1,689 -0.71% estimation process
2015 1,682 -0.42% estimation process
2016 1,675 -0.42% estimation process
2017 1,674 -0.06% estimation process
2018 1,681 0.42% estimation process
2019 1,672 -0.54% estimation process
2020 1,664 -0.48% estimation process

Scotland zip code is 06264. County name: Windham, County fips: 09015

Schools in Scotland

College & universities near Scotland, CT

Code Name City ZIP
129215 Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic (CT) 06226

Stations (26)

Amtrak & bus stations near Scotland, CT

Code Name Address Type
FOX Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. BUS
NLC New London Union Station 27 Water Street RAIL
MYS Mystic station 2 Roosevelt Avenue RAIL
WLY Westerly station 14 Railroad Avenue RAIL
KIN Kingston station 1 Railroad Avenue RAIL

Post offices near Scotland

Post Office Name City ZIP
Scotland Post Office Scotland (CT) 06264

Other places with the same name (4)

Other cities in Windham County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Windham County , CT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Windham 24,463 Town in Connecticut
Willimantic 17,737 Town in the U.
Killingly Center 17,282 City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America
Plainfield 15,084 Town in Connecticut, United States
Putnam 9,372 Town in Connecticut
Thompson 9,371 Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
Brooklyn 8,280 Town in Connecticut
Woodstock 7,834 Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
Canterbury 5,088 Town in Connecticut, USA
Ashford 4,246 Town of the United States
Pomfret 4,196 Town in Connecticut, United States
Danielson 4,006 Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
Sterling 3,764 Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
Moosup 3,231 Census designated place
Chaplin 2,232 Town in Connecticut, United States
Hampton 1,841 City in Connecticut

Distance to Other Cities

Scotland distances to largest Connecticut cities