Saraland is a city located in Mobile County Alabama. Saraland has a 2024 population of 16,504. Saraland is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,226 in 2020.
The average household income in Saraland is $91,362 with a poverty rate of 9.32%. The median age in Saraland is 42.9 years: 42.2 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Saraland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,885 | 79.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,424 | 15.05% |
| Two or more races | 545 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 90 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 43 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,399 | 2.51 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Married | 3,343 | 3.12 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 2,129 | 1.11 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 563 | 3.45 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Male | 364 | 3.71 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 887 | 7.84% |
| Associates Degree | 794 | 7.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,863 | 16.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 746 | 6.6% |
| High School Graduate | 4,647 | 41.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 234 | 2.07% |
| Some College | 2,136 | 18.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,491 | 8,494 | 2,303 |
| Black | 1,397 | 1,320 | 188 |
| 2+ Races | 209 | 206 | 42 |
| Asian | 92 | 58 | 43 |
| Native American | 72 | 72 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 41 | 27 |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,906 | $71,875 | $46,358 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,148 | $0 | $58,452 |
| High School Graduate | $53,281 | $69,107 | $28,378 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,613 | $50,080 | $28,194 |
| Overall | $47,811 | $63,893 | $38,228 |
| Some College | $42,552 | $54,102 | $38,480 |
$47,811
Average Earnings
$63,893
Average Male
$38,228
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.59% of Saraland residents speak only English, while 1.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,803 | 933 | 7.29% |
| Black | 2,421 | 490 | 20.24% |
| Asian | 113 | 34 | 30.09% |
| Multiple | 545 | 12 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 10 | 13.33% |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Native | 90 | 8 | 8.89% |
9.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.13%
Male Poverty Rate
8.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Saraland is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Saraland is Multiple, with 2.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.57% |
| Some College | 11.58% |
| High School | 4.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 39.26% |
| Male Employed | 7.04% |
| Female Employed | 2.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,022 | $115,751 |
| Households | $62,802 | $91,362 |
| Married Families | $110,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,496 | $40,563 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,196
Number of Veterans
1,178
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 670 |
| First Gulf War | 234 |
| Second Gulf War | 206 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 424 |
| 65 to 74 | 299 |
| 55 to 64 | 217 |
| 35 to 54 | 187 |
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 972 | 9.62% |
| Black | 199 | 12.39% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 7.41% |
| Native American | 7 | 9.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.08%
Born in Saraland
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
98.49% of Saraland residents were born in the United States, with 76.08% having been born in Alabama. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,853 | 70 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 16,783 | 70 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 16,713 | 69 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 16,644 | 70 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 16,574 | 70 | 0.42% |
| 2024 | 16,504 | 69 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 16,435 | 25 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 16,410 | 29 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 16,381 | 155 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 16,226 | 1,552 | 10.58% |
| 2019 | 14,674 | 29 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 14,645 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 14,642 | 539 | 3.82% |
| 2016 | 14,103 | 70 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 14,033 | 163 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 13,870 | 24 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 13,846 | 35 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 13,811 | 37 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 13,774 | -9 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 13,783 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,288 | 537 | 4.57% |
| 1990 | 11,751 | 1,918 | 19.51% |
| 1980 | 9,833 | 1,993 | 25.42% |
| 1970 | 7,840 | 3,245 | 70.62% |
| 1960 | 4,595 | -12,258 | -72.73% |