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Satsuma

Alabama · 6,851 residents (2025 est.) · 7.348 sq mi
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Satsuma is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,042. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,400. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,822
+20%since 2000
from 5,687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
928 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+28%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,851 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Satsuma
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,042
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,496 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,568
+78%since 2000
from $23,972 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+28%since 2010
from 0.318 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $698 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(5,310)
Black5%(286)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(33)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(796)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(5,518)
Black8.8%(603)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(192)
Asian2.6%(176)
Other4.9%(333)
Diversity Score41.8%(2,849)
Diversity Score
42
+198%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Satsuma, Alabama?

Satsuma, Alabama has about 6,822 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Satsuma, Alabama?

The typical household in Satsuma, Alabama earns about $101,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Satsuma, Alabama expensive?

In Satsuma, Alabama, the median home is worth about $219,400, and the typical rent is about $1,300 a month.

How educated are people in Satsuma, Alabama?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Satsuma, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Satsuma, Alabama?

About 5.2% of people in Satsuma, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Satsuma, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Satsuma, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,628 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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