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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Samson

Alabama · 2,186 residents · 3.618 sq mi
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Samson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,800. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,186
+6%vs 2000
vs 2,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
604 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 572 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.2
−4%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Samson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,235
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,594 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,947
−38%vs 2000
vs $12,834 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$183
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $286 in 2000
US average: $450
64.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
35.5% rent
2.2
+5%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(1,673)
Black22.3%(488)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(25)
Diversity Score47.2%(1,031)
47
+4%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Samson, Alabama?

Samson, Alabama has about 2,186 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Samson, Alabama?

The typical household in Samson, Alabama earns about $14,235 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 $31,800, and the typical rent is about $183 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 31.2% of people in Samson, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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