As of 2026 the population of Scandia is 3,948. The population is expected to grow to 4,076 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.64%.
The median age of Scandia residents is 52.
The diversity index of Scandia is 18.1, meaning that there is a 18% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Scandia is $157,736 and projected to be $176,160 in 2031. Per capita income is $64,017, projected to be $72,745 in 2031. 8.89% of households – 351 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,328,616 and the average disposable income is $109,466.
There are 1,769 housing units in Scandia; 1,472 are owner-occupied, 129 are rented, and 168 are vacant. The average home value is $656,709, with 80 homes built in 2010 or later, and 266 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 113 businesses in Scandia, employing 634 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,598 age 16 and above. 742 workers commute into Scandia from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
832 residents both live and work in/around Scandia. The average travel time is 33.0 minutes. 4.69% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.92% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,049 drive alone, 189 carpool, and 9 take public transportation. 12 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 339 residents work from home.
692 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 405 have associates degrees, 869 have bachelor’s degrees, and 357 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
