Scottsboro, Alabama
Scottsboro is a city in Jackson County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 14,762. Named for its founder Robert Scott, the city is the county seat of Jackson County.

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Scottsboro, Alabama | |
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![]() Location in Jackson County and the state of Alabama | |
Coordinates: | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Jackson |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor Council |
• Mayor | Melton Potter |
Area | |
• Total | 51.7 sq mi (134 km2) |
• Land | 47.3 sq mi (122.6 km2) |
• Water | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km2) |
Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 14,762 |
• Density | 285.5/sq mi (110.2/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 35768-35769 |
Area code(s) | 256 |
FIPS code | 01-68736 |
GNIS feature ID | 0154493 |
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