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Scotia, CA
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California.
Population
405
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
543
ZIP codes
0
Scotia and its ZIP codes
Scotia at a glance
- Scotia is about 2.2 times as dense as California as a whole.
Local data for Scotia, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Scotia.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,492
52,251 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,031
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $8,086 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Scotia, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
749
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
342
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
70° / 43°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scotia, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Scotia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rio DellCity | 1.8 mi | 2.5 |
| HydesvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 7.5 |
| FortunaCity | 7.3 mi | 5.3 |
| RedcrestCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| FerndaleCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| LoletaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| WeottCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Pine HillsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.1 |
| Humboldt HillCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.2 |
| Fields LandingCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Myers FlatCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| CuttenCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| MyrtletownCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| EurekaCity | 22 mi | 9.6 |
| FairhavenCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scotia, CA in?
- Scotia is in Humboldt County, California.
- What is the population of Scotia, CA?
- About 405 people live in Scotia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scotia?
- Nearby places include Rio Dell (1.8 mi), Hydesville (5.9 mi), Fortuna (7.3 mi), Redcrest (9.9 mi), Ferndale (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023