Samson
Town in Geneva County, Alabama
Samson is a town in Geneva County, Alabama, with 1,874 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coffee Springs, 8.8 miles NE.
- 1,874residents (2020 Census)
- 203 ftelevation · 62 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 463 / sq mipopulation density
- 36477ZIP code
About Samson
Samson is a city in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,874, a decline from the figure of 1,940 tabulated in 2010. Samson incorporated in 1905 (according to the 1910 U.S. Census), although other sources cited 1906.
The town's current motto is "Samson...We Grow Friendly People." A Samson High School student devised the slogan during a high school contest. This contest received more than 50 entries, and the student emerged as the winner, earning $100. The contest committee deemed his slogan, "Samson-we grow friendly people," as a representation of the agricultural aspect and the amicability of the town.
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Living in Samson
- Median household income
- $33,424
- Median home value
- $91,100
- Median rent
- $762/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Samson had 1,874 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,874 |
|---|---|
| Density | 463 per sq mi (179 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Samson at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Geneva County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,874 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.05 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1124° N, 86.0467° W |
| ZIP code | 36477 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0167800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Samson
- Coffee Springs8.8 mi NE
- Kinston10.4 mi NW
- Geneva11.2 mi SE
- Eunola13.8 mi SE
- Onycha15.7 mi NW
- Opp17.2 mi NW
- Florala17.2 mi W
- Paxton, FL18.4 mi SW
- Horn Hill18.6 mi NW
- Enterprise18.9 mi NE
- Lockhart19.2 mi W
- Black19.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Samson
What county is Samson in?
Samson is in Geneva County, Alabama.
What is the population of Samson, AL?
1,874 people lived in Samson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Samson, AL?
The ZIP code of Samson is 36477.
What is the elevation of Samson?
203 feet (62 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Samson?
Coffee Springs (8.8 mi), Kinston (10.4 mi), Geneva (11.2 mi), Eunola (13.8 mi), Onycha (15.7 mi).
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