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Samson city, AL

ZIP 36477 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 36477

36477 has a population of 4,363 with a median age of 49.0 yrs (50.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
87.1%+41% vs US avg
x
Black
5.9%-53% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
10.1%-46% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.3%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.8%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
20.9%+28% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
23.2%+109% vs US avg
x
High school
29.4%+12% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.5%+37% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
7.9%-77% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.5%-39% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.3%+68% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.3%
x
Diversity Index
23/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.6%+250% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.1%+65% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.6%+1048% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 36477

Poverty Rate
17.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.6%+250% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.1%+65% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.4%+93% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.6%+1048% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,363
Median age49.0
Poverty rate17.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White87.1%
Hispanic10.1%
Black5.9%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born48.6%