Samson, Alabama
Town · Population 1,882 · #199 in Alabama
About Samson
Samson is a small town in southeastern Alabama, home to 1,882 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Samson is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.05 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 465 residents per square mile.
📰 Samson News Today
- David Horace Simmons Rickey Stokes News · Aug 12
- James Kenneth Davis Obituary Jan 20, 2026 searcyfuneralhome.com · Jan 20
- Samson Girls Basketball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 1
- Samson man tased during arrest, officer charged with assault WDHN · Mar 6
- Obituary for Betty Sue (Owens) Thompson - Davis-Watkins Funeral Homes & Crematory Davis-Watkins Funeral Homes & Crematory · Jan 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Samson Unique
- The only place in America named Samson — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Samson Log Cabin Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Samson
- Samson Elementary School
- Samson High School
- Samson Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,882
Rank in state#199 of 463
Land area4.05 sq mi
Density465/sq mi
Coordinates31.1124, -86.0467