Jackson County, Alabama

Total Population: 52,839

County Seat: Scottsboro

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Median Home Value

$145,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,454

Across all households

Median Age

43.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.5%
Two or More Races4.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.8%

65 Years and Over

20.8%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

10.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,454

Mean Household Income

$67,768

Per Capita Income

$28,452

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$145,800

Median Rent

$762/mo

Total Housing Units

24,797

Owner-Occupied

75.0%

Renter-Occupied

25.0%

Vacancy Rate

14.6%

Married Couple Households

49.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.1%

Average Household Size

2.46

Broadband Internet Access

86.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01071.