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Scotland, VA
Census-designated place in Surry County, Virginia.
Population
161
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
178
ZIP codes
0
Scotland and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Surry County. PPP loans are for Scotland.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$108,578
2,203 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,212
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.8M
FY 2026, $8,959 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Scotland, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
254
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scotland, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Scotland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SurryTown | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 8.8 mi | 8.9 |
| RushmereCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 9.8 |
| ClaremontTown | 9.8 mi | 2.5 |
| DendronTown | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| YorktownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Gloucester PointCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.4 |
| SmithfieldTown | 17 mi | 9.7 |
| WakefieldTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Newport NewsCity | 18 mi | 69 |
| Charles CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| WaverlyTown | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| IvorTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Benns ChurchCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| Bethel ManorCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Gloucester CourthouseCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scotland, VA in?
- Scotland is in Surry County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Scotland, VA?
- About 161 people live in Scotland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scotland?
- Nearby places include Surry (3.5 mi), Williamsburg (8.8 mi), Rushmere (9.3 mi), Claremont (9.8 mi), Dendron (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023