City

Scotland, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Bon Homme County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,291Population
💰$61,406Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$132,800Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓42.3%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic0.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate292 (36.3%)
Some College56 (7%)
Associates113 (14.1%)
Bachelors99 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree241 (30%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 7%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 30%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College7.0%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate30.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,406 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$132,800 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$581/mo
Total Housing Units616
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Scotland, SD

Scotland is a city in South Dakota, located in Bon Homme County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,291 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Scotland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,406 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Scotland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $581 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scotland is well-educated. 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.11%).

Scotland, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Scotland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57059 1,291 $61,406 $132,800 $581 0.0% 42.3% 79.6%