Samson, AL Demographics

A map of Samson's Population by Race

Samson, Alabama had a population of 1,874 in 2020. It was 66.0% White, 16.0% Black, 0.2% Asian, 12.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Samson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Samson is the 232nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Samson's White Population

1,236 residents of Samson identify as White, or 66.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Samson roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Samson is ranked #378 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Samson is less White than neighboring Coffee Springs (88.8% White), Kinston (92.4% White), Geneva (76.5% White), Eunola (88% White), and Onycha (97.6% White).

Samson's Black Population

300 residents of Samson identify as Black, or 16.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Samson slightly less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Samson is ranked #273 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Samson is more Black than neighboring Coffee Springs (0% Black), Kinston (0.2% Black), Geneva (14.1% Black), Eunola (6% Black), and Onycha (1.2% Black).

Samson's Asian Population

4 residents of Samson identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Samson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Samson is ranked #324 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Samson is more Asian than neighboring Eunola (0% Asian), and Onycha (0% Asian). Samson is less Asian than neighboring Coffee Springs (0.5% Asian), Kinston (0.5% Asian), and Geneva (0.8% Asian).

Samson's Hispanic Population

233 residents of Samson identify as Hispanic, or 12.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Samson slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Samson is ranked #29 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Samson is more Hispanic than neighboring Coffee Springs (7.8% Hispanic), Kinston (1.6% Hispanic), Geneva (2.7% Hispanic), Eunola (3.5% Hispanic), and Onycha (0% Hispanic).

Samson's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Samson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Samson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Samson is ranked #107 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Samson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coffee Springs (1% Native American/Other), Geneva (0.9% Native American/Other), Eunola (0.7% Native American/Other), and Onycha (0% Native American/Other). Samson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kinston (1.4% Native American/Other).

Samson's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Samson identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Samson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Samson is ranked #181 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Samson is more Multiracial than neighboring Coffee Springs (1.9% Multiracial), Kinston (4% Multiracial), Eunola (1.8% Multiracial), and Onycha (1.2% Multiracial). Samson is less Multiracial than neighboring Geneva (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.