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Scottsboro, Alabama

Introduction to Scottsboro, Alabama

Scottsboro, Alabama, in Jackson county, is 31 miles E of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 111 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. There are an estimated 14,762 people in the city.

Scottsboro History

Originally, Cherokee Indians inhabited the area now known as Scottsboro. Robert Thomas Scott is the founder of Scottsboro. He managed a hotel in Bellefonte and was in the Alabama Legislature for almost 20 years. He and his wife moved to Scottsboro sometime between 1850 and 1853. Until 1868, the area was called various names including Sage Town, Scott’s Mill, and Scottsville. A railway station was built in Scottsboro in 1857. The station was popularly called Scott’s Station. The city of Scottsboro was incorporated in January 1870 by the Alabama Legislature.

Scottsboro and nearby Attractions

  • Cavalry Baptist Church
  • Scottsboro Plaza Shopping Center
  • Scottsboro Public Library
  • Shelby Pond
  • Scottsboro Municipal Park

Things To Do In Scottsboro

The Scottsboro Public Library offers information about the local history and culture. The Scottsboro Country Club and Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. Those interested in purchasing souvenirs can visit the Scottsboro Plaza Shopping Center, Scottsboro Shopping Center, and Holiday Shopping Center. One can also spend a fun day out with family and friends at any of the local parks. Shelby Pond and Dry Creek are among the other popular tourist haunts in Scottsboro.

Scottsboro Transportation

Air transportation is provided by Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field Airport.

Scottsboro Higher Education

Residents of Scottsboro can enroll in nearby Alabama A & M University, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Gadsden State Community College, and Motlow State Community College.

High Points

Scottsboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyScottsboro Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 9%Scottsboro Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Scottsboro Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%Scottsboro Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Scottsboro Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Scottsboro Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Scottsboro, AL

Comparing Scottsboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men49
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work510
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime34

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