Census ACS · #597 μSA
Scottsboro Metro Area
The Scottsboro, Al Micropolitan Statistical Area has 52,839 residents. The median household income is $49,454 and the median home value is $145,800.
52,839
Population
49
People / sq mi
$49,454
Median Income
$145,800
Median Home Value
The Scottsboro CBSA covers 1,078 sq mi of land at 49.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% |
Economy & Income
$49,454
Median Household Income
$28,452
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$145,800
Median Home Value
$762
Median Rent
75.0%
Homeownership
Education
82.1%
High School+
15.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
4.3%
Work From Home
28.2 min
Avg Commute
34.2%
Foreign Born
Scottsboro spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Scottsboro, Al Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 52,839 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #597 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Scottsboro metro area is $49,454, with a per capita income of $28,452.
The Scottsboro, Al CBSA spans the state of Alabama.
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Data for the Scottsboro, Al CBSA (42460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Scottsboro is defined demographically by education — 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Scottsboro is a metro area in AL with a population of 52,839.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $49,454, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.5% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $145,800, with typical rent around $762.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US metro areas, 15.6%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.