Local residents may enjoy pastimes at all seasons in Collins Park and nearby Freedom Park. The private Mekeel Christian Academy occupies the former Scotia High School building in the village. The village of Scotia include Lincoln and Sacandaga Elementary Schools, while Scotia-Glenville High School and Scotia-Glenville Middle School stand just outside the village limits. Scotia is served by the Scotia-Glenville Central School District. Community Aerial photo: Collins Park and vicinity An estimated 4.0% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 5.6% or over. The per capita income for the village was $26,853. Males had a median income of $54,364 versus $45,603 for females. In 2015, the estimated median income for a household in the village was $54,607, and the median income for a family was $75,182. The female population was 51.6% and the male population was 48.4%. The village population was composed of 23.1% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 20, 31% from 21 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.95. Of 3,362 households, 30% included individuals under the age of 18, 42.1% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.3% were non-families, 33.7% were individuals living alone, and 13.1% were individuals age 65 or older living alone. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population. The racial makeup of the village was 95.4% White, 1.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. There were 3,519 housing units at an average density of 2,082.2 per square mile (803.9/km 2). The population density was 4,573.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,765.8/km 2). Demographics Historical population CensusĪs of the census of 2010, there were 7,729 people, 3,362 households, and 2,006 families residing in the village. Īccording to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km 2), of which 1.7 square miles (4.4 km 2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km 2), or 5.82%, is water. in tempera and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The United States Post Office, built 1940, contains a tempera mural, The Glen Family Spared by French and Indians – 1690, painted by muralist Amy Jones (artist) in 1941.Scotia Reformed Church, founded 1818, present building 1952.Glen Sanders Mansion, parts dating to 1713.During World War II the Scotia Naval Supply Depot (1942-1971) employed over 2000 workers. In the 20th century, Scotia became a thriving bedroom community for employees of Schenectady employers such as General Electric. During the 1800s, Scotia was known for its production of brooms, over 1 million annually for a time. Scotia was the location of a military encampment during both the French and Indian War of 1754 and again during the War of 1812. Glen named his estate Scotia ( Latin for "Scotland") after his home country. The land was purchased by Alexander Lindsay Glen, a native of Scotland, from the Mohawk people in the 17th century. Scotia is part of the town of Glenville, and is connected with the city of Schenectady by the Western Gateway Bridge over the Mohawk River. The population was 7,729 at the 2010 census. Scotia is a village in Schenectady County, New York, United States, incorporated in 1904.
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