Samson, Alabama facts for kids
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Samson
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Location of Samson in Geneva County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Geneva |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.63 sq mi (9.40 km2) |
| • Land | 3.62 sq mi (9.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,874 |
| • Density | 517.97/sq mi (199.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36477
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-67800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0153310 |
Samson is a city located in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the larger Dothan, Alabama area. In 2020, about 1,874 people lived in Samson. The city was officially formed in 1905 or 1906.
During the Great Depression, a store in Samson bought a very large amount of snuff. This product stayed at the town's train station for a long time. Because of this, Samson earned the nickname "Snuff City, U.S.A." Today, the city remembers this nickname with a special event on New Year's Eve. They drop a large rooster snuff can to celebrate the new year.
Later, some groups in Samson tried to change the city's nickname. They planted many red roses along the roads leading into town. They hoped to be known as the "City of a Million Roses." However, over time, the roses faded away, and the old nickname came back.
The city's current slogan is "Samson...We Grow Friendly People." A student from Samson High School created this slogan. The student won $100 in a contest for coming up with the best idea. The committee liked the slogan because it showed both the farming side of the town and how welcoming its people are.
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Samson's Location and Size
Samson is located at coordinates 31.112574 degrees North and -86.047865 degrees West.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Samson covers about 3.6 square miles (9.4 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Samson's Population History
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,350 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,646 | 21.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,656 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,182 | 31.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,204 | 1.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,932 | −12.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,257 | 16.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,402 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,190 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,071 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,940 | −6.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,874 | −3.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The population of Samson has changed over the years. The table above shows how many people lived in the city during different U.S. Censuses.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,940 people living in Samson. There were 814 households, which are groups of people living together. About 73.3% of the people were White, 17.9% were Black or African American, and 1.1% were Native American. About 8.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.38 people. The median age in Samson was 38.1 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38.1 and half were older.
Population in 2020
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,236 | 65.96% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 300 | 16.01% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.21% |
| Other/Mixed | 85 | 4.54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 233 | 12.43% |
As of the 2020 United States census, Samson had 1,874 people. There were 763 households and 434 families living in the city. The table above shows the racial makeup of Samson in 2020.
Famous People from Samson
Samson has been home to several notable individuals:
- Roy Brooks — A talented guitarist who lived in Samson for many years.
- Terry Owens — An American football player for the San Diego Chargers. He graduated from Samson High School in 1962.
- James "J.T." Thomas, Jr. — The winner of the TV show Survivor: Tocantins.
- Bill Yates — A well-known cartoonist who was born in Samson.
See also
In Spanish: Samson (Alabama) para niños
