Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama, USA
Municipality
Location overview
Scottsboro is the county seat of Jackson County in northeastern Alabama, about 30 miles from both the Georgia and Tennessee state lines. The city lies where the southern Appalachian foothills meet the Tennessee River and Lake Guntersville. Scottsboro had an estimated population of 15,957 in 2024. Its historic downtown serves surrounding rural communities, while the lake and nearby mountains support fishing, boating, camping and scenic tourism. Manufacturing, retail, health care, education, county government and outdoor recreation form the main pillars of the local economy.