Saraland is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, United States, and a suburb of Mobile. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 16,171,

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Saraland had a population of 16,171. The median age was 38.1 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.2 males.

78.2% of residents lived in urban areas, while 21.8% lived in rural areas.

There were 6,235 households in Saraland, including 3,615 families. Of all households, 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 51.2% were married-couple households, 15.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 28.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Of the 5,208 households 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 22.8% of households were one person and 10.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.01.

The age distribution was 22.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median household income was $48,721 and the median family income was $54,845. Males had a median income of $44,201 versus $31,235 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,192. About 8.8% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 12,288 people in 4,810 households, including 3,602 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 5,138 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 88.50% White, 8.97% Black or African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 4,810 households 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 21.2% of households were one person and 8.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.97.

The age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median household income was $38,318 and the median family income was $43,471. Males had a median income of $35,431 versus $22,787 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,470. About 7.4% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

thumb|SR 213 South Sign in Saraland

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Economy

  • Royal Dutch Shell used to operate the Saraland Refinery in Saraland, now owned by Vertex Energy.
  • Alorica Telecommunications Center
  • China Doll, a brand of rice and beans.

Redwing Carriers, Inc. in Saraland had been identified as having a Superfund site which was at risk from climate change, due to high wildfire hazard potential, flood hazard, or potential for damage in Category 4 or 5 hurricanes. As of September 2, 2014, Redwing Carriers, Inc. in Saraland was removed from the National Priorities List (NPL) because no hazardous waste remains on site.

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Public schools

Saraland is served by the Saraland Board of Education. Residents are zoned to Saraland Early Education Center, Saraland Elementary School, Saraland (formerly Adams) Middle School, and Saraland High School.

In June 2006, the City of Saraland voted to break away from the Mobile County Public School System and form its own school system. The school district came into effect in autumn 2008; at the time Saraland Elementary and Adams Middle were a part of the city district, but high schoolers had to attend county schools because Saraland High School was not yet open. Prior to the split of the City of Saraland from the county system in 2009, Saraland was zoned to Satsuma High School. 2011 was the final year in which Saraland residents were permitted by the county to attend county schools.

Several years prior to 2009 officials of Saraland, Satsuma, and Chickasaw contemplated forming the "Delta School District."

Private schools

Private schools within Saraland include Evangel Christian School, North Mobile Christian School, and the Saraland Yeshiva right outside of the city limits.

Notable people

  • Ann Casey, retired professional wrestler
  • Cordale Flott, National Football League Cornerback for the New York Giants.
  • Velus Jones Jr, National Football League wide receiver for the Chicago Bears.
  • Matt Peacock (baseball), Professional Baseball Pitcher
  • Jay Prosch, National Football League fullback for the Houston Texans
  • Ryan Williams (wide receiver), College Wide Receiver for the Alabama Crimson Tide

References

  • Saraland Area Chamber of Commerce