Samson is a city located in Geneva County Alabama. Samson has a 2024 population of 1,858. Samson is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,864 in 2020.
The average household income in Samson is $51,634 with a poverty rate of 35.62%. The median age in Samson is 44.5 years: 39.6 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Samson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,148 | 75.88% |
| Black or African American | 234 | 15.47% |
| Two or more races | 93 | 6.15% |
| Other race | 30 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 635 | 2.38 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Non Family | 265 | 1.15 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 241 | 3.05 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Female | 101 | 3.61 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Male | 28 | 3.71 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 173 | 15.96% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 5.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 7.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 3.04% |
| High School Graduate | 365 | 33.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 12.18% |
| Some College | 244 | 22.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 797 | 571 | 84 |
| Black | 222 | 160 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 25 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 28 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $44,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,210 | $27,457 | $14,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,354 | $33,750 | $25,742 |
| Overall | $27,550 | $33,203 | $25,395 |
| Some College | $31,354 | $41,250 | $26,563 |
$27,550
Average Earnings
$33,203
Average Male
$25,395
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.8% of Samson residents speak only English, while 4.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,118 | 332 | 29.7% |
| Black | 234 | 125 | 53.42% |
| Multiple | 93 | 49 | 52.69% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 33 | 37.08% |
| Other | 30 | 30 | 100% |
35.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.86%
Male Poverty Rate
35.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Samson is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Samson is White, with 29.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 36.3% |
| High School | 34.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 86.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.84% |
| Female Employed | 14.94% |
| Male Employed | 10.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,000 | $60,122 |
| Households | $29,338 | $51,634 |
| Married Families | $62,946 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,938 | $38,928 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
51
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 4.72% |
| Black | 8 | 3.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
41.3%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.8%
Born in Samson
96.43%
Native Born
3.57%
Foreign Born
3.17%
Non Citizen
0.4%
Naturalized
96.43% of Samson residents were born in the United States, with 68.8% having been born in Alabama. 3.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,852 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 1,853 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 1,854 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 1,856 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 1,857 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 1,858 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 1,860 | 10 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 1,850 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 1,853 | -11 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 1,864 | 12 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 1,852 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 1,858 | -16 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 1,874 | -14 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 1,888 | -16 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 1,904 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,904 | -6 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 1,910 | -23 | -1.19% |
| 2012 | 1,933 | 7 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 1,926 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 1,933 | 0 | 0% |