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New Scotland, New York

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Population in 2010: 8,648.
Population change since 2000: +0.3%
 
Males: 4,290  (49.6%)
Females: 4,358  (50.4%)
Median resident age:

45.2 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12186.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $105,799 (it was $58,956 in 2000)
New Scotland:

$105,799
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $56,336 (it was $29,231 in 2000)

New Scotland town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $300,958 (it was $124,500 in 2000)
New Scotland:

$300,958
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $311,969; detached houses: $333,344; townhouses or other attached units: $251,700; in 2-unit structures: $215,501; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $169,123; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $355,917; mobile homes: $192,367
March 2022 cost of living index in New Scotland: 100.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in New Scotland, NY (2010)
    • 8,22495.1%White alone
    • 1451.7%Hispanic
    • 1031.2%Two or more races
    • 951.1%Asian alone
    • 500.6%Black alone
    • 170.2%American Indian alone
    • 80.09%Other race alone
    • 60.07%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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Ancestries: Irish (25.4%), German (25.4%), English (16.5%), Italian (11.6%), Dutch (8.1%), Polish (6.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 58.1 square miles.

Population density: 149 people per square mile   (very low).

New Scotland, New York map

216 residents are foreign born (1.4% Europe, 0.6% Asia).

This town:

2.5%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
New Scotland town:

2.2% ($2,780)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, NY (8.3 miles , pop. 95,658).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (122.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Voorheesville, NY (1.4 miles ),
Delmar, NY (2.2 miles ),
Guilderland, NY (2.4 miles ),
Bethlehem, NY (2.4 miles ),
Westmere, NY (2.4 miles ),
Altamont, NY (2.8 miles ),
Albany, NY (2.9 miles ),
Colonie, NY (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 42.62 N, Longitude: 73.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Distribution of median household income in New Scotland, NY in 2022
New Scotland satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 29 buildings, average cost: $373,300
  • 2021: 38 buildings, average cost: $306,900
  • 2020: 9 buildings, average cost: $201,300
  • 2019: 11 buildings, average cost: $201,300
  • 2018: 11 buildings, average cost: $201,300
  • 2017: 12 buildings, average cost: $201,300
  • 2016: 11 buildings, average cost: $201,300
  • 2015: 11 buildings, average cost: $201,300
  • 2014: 12 buildings, average cost: $201,300
  • 2013: 11 buildings, average cost: $201,300
  • 2012: 11 buildings, average cost: $201,300
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2010: 18 buildings, average cost: $230,700
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $234,600
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $288,300
  • 2007: 30 buildings, average cost: $254,600
  • 2006: 36 buildings, average cost: $210,800
  • 2005: 24 buildings, average cost: $219,400
  • 2004: 16 buildings, average cost: $196,300
  • 2003: 29 buildings, average cost: $254,700
  • 2002: 33 buildings, average cost: $185,100
  • 2001: 19 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2000: 20 buildings, average cost: $147,600
  • 1999: 21 buildings, average cost: $147,600
  • 1998: 17 buildings, average cost: $176,800
  • 1997: 16 buildings, average cost: $138,500
Number of permits per 10,000 New Scotland, NY residents
Average permit cost in New Scotland, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in New Scotland, NY
Historical housing units in New Scotland, NY
Most common industries in New Scotland, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (16.0%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Health care (10.2%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (15.3%)
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Educational services (8.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.4%)
  • Health care (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.1%)
  • Public administration (16.8%)
  • Educational services (15.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (5.1%)
Most common occupations in New Scotland, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.2%)
  • Computer specialists (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
  • Engineers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.4%)
  • Cashiers (3.2%)

Average climate in New Scotland, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

New Scotland, New York average temperatures New Scotland, New York average precipitation New Scotland, New York humidity New Scotland, New York wind speed New Scotland, New York snowfall New Scotland, New York sunshine New Scotland, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.2. This is worse than average.

City:

89.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.199. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.199
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.213. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.213
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.66. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.66
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

New Scotland-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 45% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.4 miles away from the New Scotland town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/28/1973, a category F4 tornado 29.7 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

New Scotland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 131.4 miles away from New Scotland center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 129.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 132.7 miles away from New Scotland center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 37.8 miles away from New Scotland center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 178.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Albany County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
New Scotland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near New Scotland:

  • EDDY VILLAGE GREEN AT BEVERWYCK (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SLINGERLANDS, NY)
  • BETHLEHEM COMMONS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; DELMAR, NY)
  • CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY, INC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; ALBANY, NY)
  • ST PETERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ALBANY, NY)
  • ST PETER'S HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; ALBANY, NY)
  • ST PETERS HOSP HOSPICE/RENSS/HUD VAL (Hospital, about 8 miles away; ALBANY, NY)
  • LIVING RESOURCES CORPORATION, INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; ALBANY, NY)

Amtrak stations near New Scotland:

  • 10 miles: ALBANY-RENSSELAER (RENSSELAER, 555 EAST ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 14 miles: SCHENECTADY (332 ERIE BLVD.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New Scotland:

  • Excelsior College (about 7 miles; Albany, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,723)
  • SUNY at Albany (about 8 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 15,490)
  • The College of Saint Rose (about 9 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 4,085)
  • Siena College (about 12 miles; Loudonville, NY; FT enrollment: 3,153)
  • Schenectady County Community College (about 14 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 3,676)
  • Union College (about 14 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Hudson Valley Community College (about 14 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 9,346)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in New Scotland: Camp Pinnacle (A), Indian Ladder Farms (B), Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company Unit 2 Feura Bush Hall (C), Voorheesville Fire House (D), Voorheesville Ambulance Service (E), Onesquethaw Carnival Volunteer Fire Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in New Scotland include: First United Methodist Church of Voorheesville (A), Saint Matthew's Church (B), Mountainview Evangelical Free Church (C), Unionville Reformed Church (D), First Assembly of God Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Onesquethaw Cemetery (1), Mount Pleasant Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Delmar Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in New Scotland include: Thacher State Park (1), New Scotland Town Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Albany County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.1%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.9%
Whole state:

7.4%
3 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
7 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in New Scotland:

Marital status in New Scotland, NY
  • Never married: 20.9%
  • Now married: 63.8%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

For population 25 years and over in New Scotland:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for New Scotland, NY (based on Albany County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic85,26729
Mainline Protestant17,18878
Evangelical Protestant15,87372
Other14,47231
Black Protestant2,73911
Orthodox2,0259
None166,640-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 75
This county:

2.51 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Albany County:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 32
Here:

1.07 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 94
Here:

3.15 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 303
This county:

10.15 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.8%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Albany County:

25.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.0%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in New Scotland:

  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDDY (1460 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY)
  • WTMM (1300 AM; 5 kW; RENSSELAER, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMC (1400 AM; 1 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in New Scotland:

  • WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRVE (99.5 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMHT-FM (89.1 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WPYX (106.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFLY (92.3 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVCR-FM (88.3 FM; LOUDONVILLE, NY; Owner: SIENA COLLEGE)
  • WRCZ (94.5 FM; RAVENA, NY; Owner: DOT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMYY (97.3 FM; SCHOHARIE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WKLI-FM (100.9 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQBK-FM (103.9 FM; RENSSELAER, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WPGL (90.7 FM; PATTERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WCDB (90.9 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WTRY-FM (98.3 FM; ROTTERDAM, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRPI (91.5 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE)
  • WRIP (97.9 FM; WINDHAM, NY; Owner: RIP RADIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around New Scotland:

  • WRGB (Channel 6; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC)
  • WTEN (Channel 10; ALBANY, NY; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
  • WMHT (Channel 17; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WNYT (Channel 13; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WNYT-TV, LLC)
  • WEWB-TV (Channel 45; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WEWB, L.L.C.)
  • WXXA-TV (Channel 23; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W52DF (Channel 52; ALBANY, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W58CX (Channel 58; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WVBG-LP (Channel 25; GREENWICH, NY; Owner: WIRELESS ACCESS, LLC)
  • WYPX (Channel 55; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: PAXSON ALBANY LICENSE, INC.)
New Scotland fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of New Scotland fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 25.3mTotal length
  • $16,544,000Total costs
  • 44,465Total average daily traffic
  • 1,203Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in New Scotland, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 3Before 1900
  • 11920-1929
  • 61930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for New Scotland, NY
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in New Scotland)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 35 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in New Scotland, NY)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in New Scotland, NY
  • 53.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 34.2%Utility gas
  • 4.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.8%Electricity
  • 2.8%Wood
  • 1.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in New Scotland, NY
  • 33.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 32.8%Utility gas
  • 22.0%Electricity
  • 8.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.9%Wood


New Scotland compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

New Scotland on our top lists:

  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (population 5,000+)"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: rail transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: life and physical scientists (population 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: librarians, curators, and archivists (population 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: religious workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: physicians and surgeons (population 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: legal support workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
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