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Scottsboro Micro

Scottsboro, AL · 1 counties · 53,227 residents · 1,078.015 sq mi
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Scottsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,312. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,227
−1%since 2000
from 53,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+10%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K49K51K53K55K1990201020202024Scottsboro
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,312
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,020 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,905
+18%since 2000
from $16,000 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(49,200)
Black3.7%(2,002)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(610)
Asian0.2%(123)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(6,803)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(47,937)
Black3.3%(1,771)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,339)
Asian0.3%(165)
Other3.9%(2,077)
Diversity Score23.4%(12,476)
Diversity Score
23
+86%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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ScottsboroCENTRAL16,123
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1 component county

Jackson CountyCENTRAL54,281
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsboro, AL?

Scottsboro, AL has about 53,227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsboro, AL?

The typical household in Scottsboro, AL earns about $36,312 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsboro, AL?

About 12.0% 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 17.5% 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 5,431 residents, a change of about 11 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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