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Samson

Alabama · 1,891 residents (2025 est.) · 3.618 sq mi
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Samson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,424. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 402 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,100. The poverty rate of 37.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,669
−19%since 2000
from 2,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
461 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 572 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,891 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Samson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,424
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,001
+79%since 2000
from $12,834 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+10%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,569)
Black20%(415)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.4%(941)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(1,197)
Black12.1%(202)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(177)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(93)
Diversity Score57.1%(953)
Diversity Score
57
+26%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2012
from 31.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.2%
−53.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Samson, Alabama?

Samson, Alabama has about 1,669 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Samson, Alabama?

The typical household in Samson, Alabama earns about $33,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Samson, Alabama expensive?

In Samson, Alabama, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Samson, Alabama?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Samson, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Samson, Alabama?

About 37.4% of people in Samson, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Samson, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Samson, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 517 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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