Samson, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,477
Population
365/sq mi density
$31,964
Median Income
$24,065 per capita
$77,700
Home Value
$143,647 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$31,964 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,700 home value, $713/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,477
Census 2023
Population Density
365
per square mile
Land Area
3.6
square miles (9.4 km²)
Median Age
47.6 yrs
22% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 16.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
71.8%
Black
16.5%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.5%
Spanish
4.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.7%
Veterans
6.0%
0% below US avg (6%)
Disability
25.1%
93% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
77.3%
15% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
22.7%
164% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.491
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,477 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 365 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 47.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.8% |
| Black or African American | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.7% |
| Veterans | 6.0% |
| Disability | 25.1% |
| Health Insurance | 77.3% |
| Uninsured | 22.7% |
| Broadband Access | 69.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.491 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |