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Samson

Alabama · 1,874 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 $25,667. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,900. The poverty rate of 37.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,874
−10%since 2000
from 2,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
518 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 572 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
−2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Samson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,667
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,511
+36%since 2000
from $12,834 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
48.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66%(1,236)
Black16%(300)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(233)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other10.9%(204)
Diversity Score70.2%(1,316)
Diversity Score
70
+55%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Samson, Alabama?

Samson, Alabama has about 1,874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Samson, Alabama?

The typical household in Samson, Alabama earns about $25,667 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 $64,900, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Samson, Alabama?

About 11.1% 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 37.1% 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 312 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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