Missouri

Scotland

4,716
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Scotland

Scotland, Missouri, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 3,782. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 4,716.

Its recorded population peaked at 13,232 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 64 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Memphis MO Skirmish (Scotland County), Battle of Athens Missouri, Skirmish at Memphis, Missouri, and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20204,716
20104,843
20004,983
19904,822
19805,415
19705,499
19606,484
19507,332
19408,557
19308,853
192010,700
191011,869
190013,232
189012,674
188012,508
187010,670
18608,873
18503,782
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Scotland

Military engagements that took place in Scotland, Missouri.

Memphis MO Skirmish (Scotland County)
1861
Battle of Athens Missouri
1861
Skirmish at Memphis, Missouri
1862
Memphis MO Second Skirmish (Scotland County, 1862)
1862
Scotland County Skirmish 1862
1862

Historic places in Scotland

National Register of Historic Places listings in Scotland, Missouri.

Rutledge School
Rutledge
Downing House
Memphis
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Frequently asked about Scotland

When does Scotland first appear in the US census?
Scotland, Missouri first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 3,782.
What is the population of Scotland?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Scotland had a recorded population of 4,716.
When did Scotland's population peak?
Scotland's recorded population peaked at 13,232 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Scotland?
5 documented military engagements took place in Scotland, including Memphis MO Skirmish (Scotland County), Battle of Athens Missouri, Skirmish at Memphis, Missouri.
How many historic places are in Scotland?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Scotland, Missouri.
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