Scottsboro is a city located in Jackson County Alabama. Scottsboro has a 2024 population of 15,958. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Scottsboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 2.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,577 in 2020.
The average household income in Scottsboro is $75,113 with a poverty rate of 18.26%. The median age in Scottsboro is 41.3 years: 36.3 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scottsboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,525 | 86.47% |
| Black or African American | 790 | 5.05% |
| Other race | 610 | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 583 | 3.73% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,338 | 2.4 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Married | 2,554 | 2.91 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Non Family | 2,187 | 1.18 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Female | 1,301 | 3.41 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Male | 296 | 2.57 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
67.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 950 | 8.56% |
| Associates Degree | 1,354 | 12.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,787 | 16.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 987 | 8.89% |
| High School Graduate | 3,544 | 31.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 431 | 3.88% |
| Some College | 2,047 | 18.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,969 | 8,875 | 2,619 |
| Black | 441 | 368 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 336 | 305 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 300 | 126 | 15 |
| Other Race | 268 | 99 | 18 |
| Asian | 75 | 66 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 90.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,750 | $65,966 | $61,552 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,357 | $64,489 | $59,375 |
| High School Graduate | $34,330 | $40,431 | $29,004 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,619 | $26,924 | $25,819 |
| Overall | $40,321 | $47,868 | $37,120 |
| Some College | $39,747 | $59,722 | $28,102 |
$40,321
Average Earnings
$47,868
Average Male
$37,120
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.93% of Scottsboro residents speak only English, while 4.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,143 | 2,245 | 17.08% |
| Hispanic | 658 | 403 | 61.25% |
| Other | 604 | 400 | 66.23% |
| Multiple | 566 | 67 | 11.84% |
| Black | 745 | 59 | 7.92% |
| Native | 47 | 3 | 6.38% |
18.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.55%
Male Poverty Rate
18.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scottsboro is Other, with 66.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scottsboro is Native, with 6.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.16% |
| High School | 15.5% |
| Some College | 12.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Male Employed | 9% |
| Female Employed | 8.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,998 | $89,630 |
| Households | $52,949 | $75,113 |
| Married Families | $83,594 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,458 | $44,849 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
657
Number of Veterans
606
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 241 |
| Second Gulf War | 172 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 216 |
| 35 to 54 | 129 |
| 55 to 64 | 121 |
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 73 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 615 | 5.71% |
| Black | 42 | 6.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.86%
Born in Scottsboro
97.92%
Native Born
2.08%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
97.92% of Scottsboro residents were born in the United States, with 68.86% having been born in Alabama. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,435 | 96 | 0.59% |
| 2028 | 16,339 | 95 | 0.58% |
| 2027 | 16,244 | 95 | 0.59% |
| 2026 | 16,149 | 96 | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 16,053 | 95 | 0.6% |
| 2024 | 15,958 | 95 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 15,863 | 173 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 15,690 | 42 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 15,648 | 71 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 15,577 | 1,160 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 14,417 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 14,411 | -95 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 14,506 | -65 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 14,571 | -34 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 14,605 | -79 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 14,684 | -91 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 14,775 | -38 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 14,813 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 14,827 | 63 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 14,764 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,762 | 976 | 7.08% |
| 1990 | 13,786 | -972 | -6.59% |
| 1980 | 14,758 | 5,434 | 58.28% |
| 1970 | 9,324 | 2,875 | 44.58% |
| 1960 | 6,449 | 1,718 | 36.31% |
| 1950 | 4,731 | 1,897 | 66.94% |
| 1940 | 2,834 | -13,601 | -82.76% |