Scottsboro, AL Demographics

A map of Scottsboro's Population by Race

Scottsboro, Alabama had a population of 15,578 in 2020. It was 83.3% White, 4.9% Black, 0.8% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Scottsboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Scottsboro is the 46th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Scottsboro's White Population

12,981 residents of Scottsboro identify as White, or 83.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Scottsboro considerably larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Scottsboro is ranked #208 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Scottsboro is more White than neighboring Hollywood (74.2% White), and Skyline (82.5% White). Scottsboro is less White than neighboring Section (89.9% White), Langston (89.8% White), and Dutton (91.2% White).

Scottsboro's Black Population

761 residents of Scottsboro identify as Black, or 4.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Scottsboro considerably less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Scottsboro is ranked #400 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Scottsboro is more Black than neighboring Section (0.7% Black), Langston (1.9% Black), Dutton (0% Black), and Skyline (0.4% Black). Scottsboro is less Black than neighboring Hollywood (15.3% Black).

Scottsboro's Asian Population

130 residents of Scottsboro identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Scottsboro roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Scottsboro is ranked #121 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Scottsboro is more Asian than neighboring Section (0.3% Asian), Hollywood (0.1% Asian), Langston (0.4% Asian), Dutton (0.3% Asian), and Skyline (0% Asian).

Scottsboro's Hispanic Population

784 residents of Scottsboro identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Scottsboro roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Scottsboro is ranked #122 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Scottsboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Section (1.2% Hispanic), Hollywood (3.1% Hispanic), and Langston (2.6% Hispanic). Scottsboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Dutton (5.2% Hispanic), and Skyline (5.6% Hispanic).

Scottsboro's Native American/Other Population

136 residents of Scottsboro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Scottsboro roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Scottsboro is ranked #154 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Scottsboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Section (2.1% Native American/Other), Hollywood (1.2% Native American/Other), Langston (2.3% Native American/Other), Dutton (1.5% Native American/Other), and Skyline (3.5% Native American/Other).

Scottsboro's Multiracial Population

786 residents of Scottsboro identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Scottsboro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Scottsboro is ranked #102 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Scottsboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Langston (3% Multiracial), and Dutton (1.8% Multiracial). Scottsboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Section (5.8% Multiracial), Hollywood (6.1% Multiracial), and Skyline (8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.