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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Scottsboro Micro

Scottsboro, AL · 1 counties · 53,926 residents · 1,078.015 sq mi
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Scottsboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,020. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

53,926
+13%since 1990
from 47,796 in 1990
1990 – 2025
50 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 44 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+9%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
47K49K51K53K55K1990201020202024Scottsboro
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,020
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,910 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,000
+58%since 1990
from $10,144 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.7%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
22.1% rent
1.9
−1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(44,403)
Black4.1%(1,960)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(238)
Asian0.4%(180)
Diversity Score17.9%(8,549)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(49,200)
Black3.7%(2,002)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(610)
Asian0.2%(123)
Diversity Score12.6%(6,803)
13
−29%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.0%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsboro, AL?

Scottsboro, AL has about 53,926 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Scottsboro, AL?

The typical household in Scottsboro, AL earns about $32,020 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottsboro, AL expensive?

In Scottsboro, AL, the median home is worth about $62,400, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsboro, AL?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Scottsboro, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottsboro, AL?

About 13.7% of people in Scottsboro, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottsboro, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottsboro, AL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,130 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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