Demographics & People — Scotia, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,260 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,300 |
| Median Age | 39.1 |
| Total Households | 3,268 |
| Family Households | 1,822 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,589 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Asian | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 204 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,639 |
| Irish | 1,532 |
| Italian | 1,366 |
| German | 934 |
| English | 863 |
| Other groups | 786 |
| Polish | 579 |
| European | 495 |
| American | 407 |
| French (except Basque) | 394 |
Language
| English Only | 6,663 |
| Spanish | 117 |
| Population 5+ | 6,916 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 332 |
| Population 18+ | 5,689 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Scotia, New York.