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.
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 : | 10:25:48 (21st November 2024) |
| Population growth : | -2.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Scottsboro is located at 34°40'20"N 86°2'3"W (34.6723100, -86.0341500).
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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 |
Best Things to Do in Scottsboro
1 Jackson County Park
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2 Scottsboro Parks & Recreation
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3 Caldwell Park
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4 Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge
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5 Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center
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Where to Stay in Scottsboro
1 Goose Pond Colony Resort
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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
