Scottsboro, Alabama

Scottsboro: City in Alabama

About

Scottsboro is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,770. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,372 inhabitants.

The city was created 154 years ago in 1869.

Scottsboro locator map
Location of Scottsboro on Alabama map.

Quick Facts about Scottsboro

Population : 14,372 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Alabama (United States)
County : Jackson County
Postal code : 35768–35769
Phone Area Codes : 256
Water as percent of area : 11.77%
Land as percent of area : 88.23%
Altitude : 689 feet / 210, 196 meters
Capital city : Scottsboro is capital of Jackson County
Establishment : January 01, 1870 (154 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 09:08:58 (29th March 2024)
Population growth : -2.77% (2010-2020)
Jackson County Courthouse  Scottsboro  Alabama image
Jackson County Courthouse Scottsboro Alabama
Jackson County Courthouse  Scottsboro  Alabama image

Geography

Scottsboro is located at 34°40'20"N 86°2'3"W (34.6723100, -86.0341500).

Scottsboro map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Scottsboro decreased by 2.77% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 14,770 - census
2011 14,845 0.51% estimation process
2012 14,831 -0.09% estimation process
2013 14,793 -0.26% estimation process
2014 14,703 -0.61% estimation process
2015 14,624 -0.54% estimation process
2016 14,579 -0.31% estimation process
2017 14,523 -0.39% estimation process
2018 14,436 -0.6% estimation process
2019 14,436 0% estimation process
2020 14,372 -0.45% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 14,436
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 14,786
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : -2.4%
April 1, 2020 Population : 15,578
April 1, 2010 Population : 14,770
People under 5 years old, percentage : 5.4%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 20.5%
People over 65 (%) : 20.2%
Female persons, % : 53.3%
White only, percent : 90.1%
Black or African American alone, percent : 5.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.6%
Asians alone % : 1.0%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.3%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 1.5%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 2.5%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 88.4%
2015-2019 Veterans : 865
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 1.7%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 68.9%

Scottsboro zip code is 35768. County name: Jackson, County fips: 01071

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 68.9%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $117,900
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,012
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $338
2015-2019 median gross rent : $599
2015-2019 Households : 5,995
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.35
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 93.3%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 1.6%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 85.0%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 77.0%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 21.6%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 14.7%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 10.5%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 53.3%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 45.2%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 39,994
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 121,170
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 756,567
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 355,952
2012 total retail sales per capita : $24,074
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 20.3
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $42,651
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $25,467
Percentage of people living in poverty : 18.5%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,524
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 903
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 399
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 107
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,317
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 164
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,200
2010 population per square mile : 291.6
2010 land area in square miles : 50.65
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 68.9%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $117,900
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,012
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $338
2015-2019 median gross rent : $599
2015-2019 Households : 5,995
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.35
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 93.3%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 1.6%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 85.0%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 77.0%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 21.6%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 14.7%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 10.5%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 53.3%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 45.2%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 39,994
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 121,170
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 756,567
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 355,952
2012 total retail sales per capita : $24,074
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 20.3
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $42,651
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $25,467
Percentage of people living in poverty : 18.5%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,524
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 903
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 399
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 107
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,317
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 164
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,200
2010 population per square mile : 291.6
2010 land area in square miles : 50.65

People born in Scottsboro (8)

People born in Scottsboro, including politician Robert E. Jones, Jr., Player of football Bob Clemens, politician Kenneth Carter, .

List

  • Lucille Benson (actress (1914-1984)) she was born in 17/07/1914
  • W. T. Hutchens (American politician) he was born in 24/12/1859
  • Pat Trammell (American football player (1940-1968)) he was born in 11/07/1940
  • Al Clemens (American gridiron football player (1898-1993)) he was born in 01/11/1898
  • Mary Texas Hurt Garner (American politician) she was born in 03/10/1928

Schools in Scottsboro

College & universities near Scottsboro, AL

Code Name City ZIP
101277 New Beginning College of Cosmetology Albertville (AL) 35951

Stations (1)

Amtrak & bus stations near Scottsboro, AL

Code Name Address Type
ATN Anniston 126 West 4th St RAIL

Post offices near Scottsboro

Post Office Name City ZIP
Scottsbor Post Office Scottsboro (AL) 35768

Other cities in Jackson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , AL.

City Name Population Title
Bridgeport 2,272 City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
Stevenson 1,896 City in Alabama
Hollywood 982 City in Alabama
Skyline 835 Human settlement in Jackson County, Alabama, United States of America
Woodville 719 Town in Alabama, USA
Pisgah 687 Town
Hytop 412 Town in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
Pleasant Groves 404 Town
Dutton 307 Town in Alabama, United States
Langston 262 Town in Alabama, USA
Paint Rock 196 Town

Distance to Other Cities

Scottsboro distances to largest Alabama cities