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Scottsboro

Alabama · 15,578 residents · 50.646 sq mi
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Scottsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,713. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,400. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,578
+6%since 2000
from 14,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+12%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Scottsboro
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,713
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,654 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,079
+47%since 2000
from $18,430 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+19%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(13,327)
Black5.3%(781)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(221)
Asian0.5%(79)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(2,606)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(12,981)
Black4.9%(761)
Hispanic / Latino5%(784)
Asian0.8%(130)
Other2.1%(326)
Diversity Score30.4%(4,739)
Diversity Score
30
+72%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsboro, Alabama?

Scottsboro, Alabama has about 15,578 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsboro, Alabama?

The typical household in Scottsboro, Alabama earns about $43,713 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottsboro, Alabama expensive?

In Scottsboro, Alabama, the median home is worth about $121,400, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsboro, Alabama?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Scottsboro, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottsboro, Alabama?

About 18.4% of people in Scottsboro, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottsboro, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottsboro, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,792 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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