Scotland, PA is a small town located about 16 miles north of the state capital Harrisburg. It has a population of 961 and a population density of 863 people per square mile. This rural town offers some unique features such as its local businesses. Some of these include the hometown restaurant, Brickhouse Pizza & Pub, Sugar Shack BBQ & Catering, and B&B Market and Deli which offer delicious homemade meals and treats for locals. Year-round outdoor activities are abundant in Scotland, PA, with access to several parks like Potter’s Mills Community Park and Outdoor Center providing excellent hiking and biking trails with breathtaking views. There is also access to the Yellow Breeches Creek for fishing or kayaking opportunities along with golf courses nearby. Other organizations in the area include Scotland School District which serves the educational needs of students from kindergarten through grade 12 as well as local churches providing spiritual guidance to residents. As far as sporting events go, there are no professional teams in town but many locals enjoy watching their local high school football team compete at Central Dauphin East High School or attending baseball games held by Scotland Athletic Club.
The population in Scotland is 961. There are 1,166 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Scotland is 53.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Scotland is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Scotland
- 66.2% are married
- 5.1% are divorced
- 28.8% are married with children
- 15.0% have children, but are single
Race in Scotland
- 89.3% are White
- 10.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander