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Saks

Alabama · 10,744 residents · 12.177 sq mi
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Saks has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,744
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,698 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
882 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K11K1990201020202024Saks
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,955
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,968
+12%since 2000
from $18,792 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+24%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(8,938)
Black12.7%(1,361)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(177)
Asian0.7%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.2%(3,549)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(7,996)
Black19.1%(2,050)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(370)
Asian0.7%(80)
Other2.1%(221)
Diversity Score50.6%(5,440)
Diversity Score
51
+53%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saks, Alabama?

Saks, Alabama has about 10,744 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saks, Alabama?

The typical household in Saks, Alabama earns about $43,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saks, Alabama expensive?

In Saks, Alabama, the median home is worth about $94,700, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Saks, Alabama?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Saks, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saks, Alabama?

About 15.7% of people in Saks, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saks, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Saks, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 417 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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