Scotland Neck, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,087 Population 1,754/sq mi density
$18,202 Median Income $21,193 per capita
$76,100 Home Value $93,023 Zillow
$557 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$18,202 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$76,100 home value, $557/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Scotland Neck, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$18,202
76% below
$21,193 per capita
Home Value
$76,100
73% below
Zillow: $93,023
Median Rent
$557/mo
52% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
73.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
264% above
32.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Scotland Neck Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Scotland Neck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
24%
Home Value
27%
Rent
48%
Poverty
264%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
364%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scotland Neck a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scotland Neck residents earn a median household income of $18,202 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,193. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,094 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scotland Neck is $76,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,023. Median rent is $557/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

14.2% of adults in Scotland Neck hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 73.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scotland Neck has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,087
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density1,754/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

F
Median Income$18,202
Per Capita$21,193
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty32.7%
County GDP$1,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A
Home Value$76,100
Rent$557
Ownership43.8%
Zillow$93,023
Housing Units1,266
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death15,815/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation101 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+73.6%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute38 min
Broadband45.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Scotland Neck was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.