Scottsboro
City in Jackson County, Alabama
Scottsboro is a city in Jackson County, Alabama, with 15,578 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 643 ft (196 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Section, 5.6 miles SE.
- 15,578residents (2020 Census)
- 643 ftelevation · 196 m
- 50.7 sq miland area · 131.2 km²
- 308 / sq mipopulation density
- 35769ZIP code
About Scottsboro
Scottsboro is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Alabama, United States. The city was named for its founder Robert T. Scott. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city is 15,578.
From its incorporation in 1870 until 1890, it was the largest community in Jackson County, losing the distinction from 1900 to 1920 to Bridgeport, but reclaiming the title in 1930 and holding it since that time. It is 30 miles each from the state boundaries of Georgia to the east (Dade County) and Tennessee to the north, about 45 miles from Huntsville, Alabama to the west and about 55 miles from Chattanooga, Tennessee to the northeast.
The city was the namesake of the Scottsboro Boys case, which is one of the most important civil rights cases in the history of American jurisprudence.
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Living in Scottsboro
- Median household income
- $53,929
- Median home value
- $190,400
- Median rent
- $830/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Scottsboro had 15,578 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,578 |
|---|---|
| Density | 308 per sq mi (119 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scottsboro at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,578 (2020) |
| Land area | 50.65 sq mi (131.2 km²) |
| Water area | 6.76 sq mi (17.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6446° N, 86.0482° W |
| ZIP code | 35769 |
| Official website | cityofscottsboro.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0168736 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scottsboro
- Section5.6 mi SE
- Hollywood6.9 mi NE
- Langston7.4 mi S
- Dutton8.2 mi E
- Pleasant Groves10.7 mi NW
- Skyline11.4 mi N
- Powell11.5 mi SE
- Pisgah11.8 mi E
- Woodville13.4 mi W
- Grant14.9 mi SW
- Sylvania15.0 mi E
- Fyffe15.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Scottsboro
What county is Scottsboro in?
Scottsboro is in Jackson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Scottsboro, AL?
15,578 people lived in Scottsboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scottsboro, AL?
The ZIP code of Scottsboro is 35769.
What is the elevation of Scottsboro?
643 feet (196 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scottsboro?
Section (5.6 mi), Hollywood (6.9 mi), Langston (7.4 mi), Dutton (8.2 mi), Pleasant Groves (10.7 mi).
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