County profile · North Carolina
Scotland County, NC market data
How Scotland County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 33,322
- −0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 12,580
- Median household income
- $45,730
- +22.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $114,900
- Jobs located here
- 11,781
- Highest market score
- 64
- Insurance agencies, #664 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Scotland County has an estimated 33,322 people and 12,580 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Scotland County declined 0.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Scotland County is $45,730, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 22.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Scotland County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Of the business types scored in Scotland County, insurance agencies (64), home repair companies (60) and real estate businesses (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #664 of 2,272 scored counties.
Scotland County is part of the Laurinburg area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (69% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Scotland County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Scotland County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 64 | #664 of 2,272 | 16 | 12.7 | $1.9M | 148 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #557 of 2,057 | 7 | 5.6 | $4.2M | 172 | 14 |
| Real estate | 56 | #749 of 2,229 | 15 | 11.9 | Index only | 248 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 53 | #945 of 2,200 | 11 | 8.7 | $792K | 90 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #986 of 2,063 | 6 | 4.8 | $6.2M | 167 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #1,135 of 2,176 | 13 | 10.3 | Index only | 227 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 47 | #1,306 of 2,405 | 50 | 39.7 | $743K | 112 | 14 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,321 of 2,378 | 21 | 16.7 | $502K | 113 | 12 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 46 | #1,336 of 2,405 | 83 | 66.0 | $448K | 121 | 48 |
| Auto repair and car care | 46 | #1,378 of 2,401 | 40 | 31.8 | $264K | 98 | 14 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 43 | #1,194 of 1,886 | 11 | 8.7 | $1M | 106 | 4 |
| Gyms | 38 | #1,290 of 1,792 | 5 | 4.0 | $1.2M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 37 | #1,578 of 2,088 | 9 | 7.2 | $693K | 105 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 36 | #1,654 of 2,210 | 18 | 14.3 | $1.1M | 123 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 34 | #1,430 of 1,769 | 8 | 6.4 | $1.1M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 32 | #1,066 of 1,327 | 5 | 4.0 | $2.1M | 68 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 32 | #1,641 of 2,087 | 14 | 11.1 | $1.4M | 110 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 32 | #2,084 of 2,385 | 61 | 48.5 | $148K | 69 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 31 | #2,005 of 2,339 | 34 | 27.0 | $265K | 62 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 30 | #1,223 of 1,472 | 8 | 6.4 | $235K | 35 | 3 |
| Pizza | 30 | #1,783 of 2,090 | 8 | 6.4 | $4.6M | 91 | 31 |
| Grocery stores | 28 | #1,690 of 2,070 | 10 | 7.9 | $6.6M | 71 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 24 | #1,319 of 1,485 | 5 | 4.0 | $1.7M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 21 | #1,378 of 1,530 | 7 | 5.6 | $1.5M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 21 | #2,192 of 2,402 | 32 | 25.4 | $2.1M | 61 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 21 | #2,203 of 2,358 | 28 | 22.3 | $1.2M | 52 | 25 |
| Convenience stores | 19 | #2,046 of 2,261 | 19 | 15.1 | $3.5M | 44 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 19 | #2,300 of 2,394 | 89 | 70.7 | $128K | 84 | 40 |
| Barbershops | 17 | #1,246 of 1,356 | 7 | 5.6 | $1.3M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 15 | #1,548 of 1,611 | 10 | 7.9 | $404K | 40 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 15 | #2,129 of 2,222 | 19 | 15.1 | $2M | 64 | 31 |
| Car washes and detailing | 14 | #1,403 of 1,451 | 8 | 6.4 | $1.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 13 | #1,260 of 1,302 | 6 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 13 | #1,616 of 1,656 | 11 | 8.7 | $1M | 58 | 30 |
| Nail salons | 8 | #1,309 of 1,328 | 11 | 8.7 | $819K | 49 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $9.3M | 224 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $7.3M | 61 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $1.6M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $2.9M | 119 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $5.1M | 303 | 16 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $2.9M | 114 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $14.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $7.6M | Too few | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $19.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $15.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $8.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | 8 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $29.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 8 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Scotland County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $10.5M | $838 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $34.8M | $2,769 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $37.2M | $2,954 | 73 |
| Groceries | $65.6M | $5,218 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $9M | $716 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4M | $322 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.2M | $495 | 50 |
| Medical and dental services | $11.4M | $909 | 71 |
| Pets | $8.7M | $693 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $19.5M | $1,549 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $29.8M | $2,365 | 121 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $29.2M | $2,321 | 77 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $15.3M | $1,213 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $160.9M | $12,790 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Scotland County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 33,322−0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 12,580
- Median age
- 38.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 62%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 319 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 105
- Median household income
- $45,730+22.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $70,579
- Median home value
- $114,900
- Jobs located here
- 11,781
- Daytime population
- 32,005Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Scotland County, NC growing?
Population estimates put Scotland County at 33,322 people in 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 12,580 households. Median household income rose 22.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Scotland County, NC spend?
Households in Scotland County spend about $160.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $65.6M on groceries and $37.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Scotland County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Scotland County, NC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Scotland County are for insurance agencies (64), home repair companies (60) and real estate businesses (56). Scotland County ranks #664 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Scotland County, NC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Scotland County is $45,730 a year, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $114,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Scotland County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (69% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 35 of the 56 business types have a score in Scotland County, each ranked against other counties.
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