Scotland Neck Public RecordsNorth Carolina

Scotland Neck, located in Halifax County, North Carolina, has a 2022 estimated population of around 1,650. About 55% of residents are female and 45% male. The town's median age is approximately 45 years, reflecting an aging population. Racially, Scotland Neck is predominantly African American (about 72%), with White residents making up roughly 23%, and other races or mixed ethnicity comprising about 5%.

Scotland Neck, in Halifax County, NC, has a homeownership rate of around 53%, with median home values approximately $70,000—well below the national average. The median rent is about $650 per month. Housing stock is primarily older single-family homes and some small multifamily units, concentrated in quiet neighborhoods like downtown Scotland Neck and the surrounding residential areas. Property value trends are generally stable, with slow appreciation. Halifax County property taxes average $0.75 per $100 of assessed value, keeping ownership costs low compared to state and national figures.

Scotland Neck, in Halifax County, NC, has limited educational options, including Scotland Neck Elementary and Eastman School, but no high schools within city limits. Most students attend Southeast Halifax High in nearby Halifax. High school graduation rates in Halifax County are about 80%, with only around 10% of residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety rates align with the state average, and educational programs focus on core academics with some adult education resources available. Halifax County Schools scores average 2-3 out of 10 on GreatSchools. Advanced or specialized programs are limited locally.

Scotland Neck, located in Halifax County, NC, is primarily car-dependent, with over 90% of commuters driving to work and vehicle ownership rates around 89% of households. Public transit options are limited, resulting in public transportation usage of less than 1%. The average commute time is approximately 24 minutes. Transportation infrastructure consists mainly of local highways such as US-258 and NC-125, linking to nearby employment hubs like Rocky Mount and Roanoke Rapids. The absence of major transit centers underscores the reliance on personal vehicles for daily travel and employment access in and around Scotland Neck.

Scotland Neck, in Halifax County, NC, has limited healthcare facilities, with nearby Vidant Family Medicine Scotland Neck and East Carolina Health hosting clinics, but no full-service hospital within city limits; the closest hospital is ECU Health Edgecombe (about 20 miles away). Halifax County’s uninsured rate is about 14%, and 26% of the population is 65 or older. Common health issues include hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. Providers per 10,000 population are below the NC average (primary care: 4.7). Access is a challenge, particularly for low-income, elderly, and minority residents (Black population: about 65%).