Samson, AL

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    2024 Population
    1,669
    US Senator
    Tommy Tuberville
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Katie Britt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.6
    14.7% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    37.4%
    0.859% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $33,424
    4.57% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $91,100
    17.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    648
    19.1% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Samson, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.4% of the residents in Samson, AL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Samson, AL was $91,100, and the homeownership rate was 53.9%.

    Most people in Samson, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Samson, AL was 1 car per household.

    United StatesAlabamaGeneva County, ALDothan, ALHouston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL

    Population & Diversity

    Samson, AL is home to a population of 1.67k people, from which 95.4% are citizens.

    As of 2024, 4.91% of Samson, AL residents were born outside of the country (82 people).

    In 2024, there were 5.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.2k people) in Samson, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 202 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 82 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.4% of Samson, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Samson, AL was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Samson, AL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.2k ± 261
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      202 ± 92
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      82 ± 87
    10.6%
    Hispanic Population
    177 people

    In 2024, there were 5.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.2k people) in Samson, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 202 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 82 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.6% of the people in Samson, AL are hispanic (177 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Samson, AL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      53,867 ± 5,668 people
    2. Guatemala
      18,373 ± 3,322 people
    3. Korea
      11,536 ± 2,634 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 53,867 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 18,373 and Korea with 11,536.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.91%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    82 people
    4.67%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    69 people

    As of 2024, 4.91% of Samson, AL residents (82 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Samson, AL was 4.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      31 ± 26
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      8 ± 15
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      6 ± 20

    Samson, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.88 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Samson, AL.

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    Health

    77.8% of the population of Samson, AL has health coverage, with 26.2% on employee plans, 29.7% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 9.95% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    22.2%
    Uninsured
    26.2%
    Employer Coverage
    29.7%
    Medicaid
    10.8%
    Medicare
    9.95%
    Non-Group
    1.14%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Samson, AL declined by 1.99% from 22.7% to 22.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Samson, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Samson, AL employs 648 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Samson, AL were Transportation & Warehousing (89 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (86 people), and Retail Trade (83 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($60,750), Transportation & Warehousing ($56,133), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,016).

    Employment

    Occupations

    648
    2024 Value
    ± 137
    19.1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 25.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Samson, AL grew at a rate of 19.1%, from 544 employees to 648 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Samson, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (82 people), Sales & Related Occupations (67 people), and Management Occupations (61 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Samson, AL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    648
    2024 Value
    ± 137
    19.1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 25.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Samson, AL grew at a rate of 19.1%, from 544 employees to 648 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Samson, AL, are Transportation & Warehousing (89 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (86 people), and Retail Trade (83 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Samson, AL, though some of these residents may live in Samson, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $33,684
    Median earning men ± $6,586
    $25,455
    Median earning women ± $11,389

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($61,500), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,602), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($42,656).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($49,167), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,833), and Manufacturing ($31,667).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

    Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Alabama

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    Tommy Tuberville
    Senator from Alabama2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021
    Katie Britt
    Senator from Alabama3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Samson, AL was $91,100 in 2024, which is 0.274 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $77,700 to $91,100, a 17.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Samson, AL is 53.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Samson, AL have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Samson, AL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $91,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$24,156
    $395
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$92

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Samson, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Samson, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    53.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    57.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 53.9% of the housing units in Samson, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Samson, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $33,424
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,469
    733
    Number of Households
    ± 129

    In 2024, the median household income of the 733 households in Samson, AL grew to $33,424 from the previous year's value of $31,964.

    The following chart displays the households in Samson, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Samson, AL is from Alabama.
    0.454
    2024 Wage GINI in Alabama
    0.456
    2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.1%)
    2. Carpooled (10.7%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.8%)

    In 2024, 77.1% of workers in Samson, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (5.8%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    29.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Samson, AL have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.666% of the workforce in Samson, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Samson, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Samson, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Samson, AL have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    37.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Samson, AL (624 out of 1.67k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Samson, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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