Samantha, Alabama

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Population in July 2007: 4,320.

Males: 2,204	(51.0%)
Females: 2,116	(49.0%)

Median resident age:	34.4 years
Alabama median age:	35.8 years

Zip code: 35482

Estimated median household income in 2007: $46,815 (it was $39,375 in 2000)

Samantha:	$46,815
Alabama:	$40,554

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,722

Samantha:	$21,722
Alabama:	$22,366

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $138,587 (it was $88,200 in 2000)

Samantha:	$138,587
Alabama:	$115,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $159,327; Detached houses: $200,029; Townhouses or other attached units: $133,330; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $191,227; Mobile homes: $52,440

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Races in Samantha:

White Non-Hispanic (93.8%)
Black (4.2%)
American Indian (4.2%)
Two or more races (1.0%)
Hispanic (0.8%)
Other race (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Samantha: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 390 feet

Land area: 147.9 square miles.

Population density: 29 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Samantha

High school or higher: 77.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Unemployed: 5.8%
Mean travel time to work: 35.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Samantha CCD

Never married: 18.7%
Now married: 65.0%
Separated: 1.3%
Widowed: 6.1%
Divorced: 10.2%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:	0.5%
Alabama:	2.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Samantha:	0.3% ($227)
Alabama:	0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (19.1 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (48.6 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (522.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Windham Springs, AL (3.3 miles ), Elrod-Moores Bridge-Echola, AL (3.5 miles ), Berry, AL (3.7 miles ), Northport, AL (3.9 miles ), Coker, AL (3.9 miles ), Gordo, AL (4.2 miles ), Holt, AL (4.3 miles ), Fayette, AL (4.3 miles ).

Latitude: 33.47 N, Longitude: 87.65 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 205

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (19%)
Public administration (7%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
Metal and metal products (6%)
Transportation equipment (6%)
Food and beverage stores (4%)
Plastics and rubber products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (20%)
Educational services (20%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
Apparel (4%)
Finance and insurance (4%)
Public administration (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
Carpenters (5%)
Assemblers and fabricators (4%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Health technologists and technicians (8%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
Other healthcare support occupations (7%)
Registered nurses (6%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
Secondary school teachers (5%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)

Samantha-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 198% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/3/1966, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the Samantha place center killed 58 people and injured 518 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1998, a category 5 tornado 17.7 miles away from the place center killed 32 people and injured 259 people and caused $200 million in damages.

Samantha-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 54% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 23.3 miles away from Samantha center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 20.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/12/1997 at 08:42:20, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 19.9 miles away from Samantha center
On 11/28/1999 at 11:00:09, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 MB, 3.8 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 23.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/19/2004 at 23:51:49, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MW, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 43.5 miles away from Samantha center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near Samantha:

MARY S HARPER GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY CTR (about 16 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL)
NORTHPORT MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; NORTHPORT, AL)
BRYCE HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL)

Amtrak station near Samantha:

20 miles: TUSCALOOSA (2105 GREENSBORO AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Samantha:

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 12 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 17,453)
SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 24 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 3,635)
BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; SUMITON, AL; FT enrollment: 2,670)
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (about 43 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 12,178)
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 47 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; FT enrollment: 2,115)
JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 3,279)
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 4,106)

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Notable location: Tuscaloosa Sailing Club (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Samantha include: Brownville Church (A), Union Church (B), Macedonia Church (C), Campground Church (D), Tabernacle Church (E), Sulphur Springs Church (F), Church of God (G), Samantha Church (H), Salem Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Arbor Springs Cemetery (1), Johnson Cemetery (2), Rogers Cemetery (3), Friendship Cemetery (4), Camp Ground Cemetery (5), McGuire Cemetery (6), McGee Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Mills Lake Lower (A), Pine Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rock Creek (A), Spencer Branch (B), Cedar Creek (C), Kates Creek (D), Pole Bridge Creek (E), Espy Creek (F), Thomas Mill Branch (G), Barbee Creek (H), Thornton Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Samantha: Binion Creek Landing Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Samantha Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Average household size:

This place:	2.7 people
Alabama:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This place:	66.2%
Whole state:	70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This place:	3.9%
Whole state:	3.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This place:	13.5%
Whole state:	16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This place:	5.4%
Whole state:	7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Samantha, AL

Samantha compared to Alabama state average:

Median house value below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

2004 Presidential Election results in Tuscaloosa County Alabama:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Electricity (54%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (30%) Utility gas (9%) Wood (4%) Coal or coke (1%) Other fuel (1%)

Religion statistics for Samantha

Adherents

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	United Methodist Church	Catholic Church	Churches of Christ	Assemblies of God
Adherents	59.9%	12.8%	4.2%	2.9%	2.7%
Congregations	46.6%	15.8%	1.4%	3.2%	3.2%

Name	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Episcopal Church	Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)	Non-Charismatic Churches Independent	Other religions
Adherents	2.6%	2.5%	1.8%	1.7%	8.9%
Congregations	2.7%	1.4%	3.2%	0.9%	21.7%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

7.18% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,475 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.18%
Alabama average:	6.81%

0.50% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,005 average AGI)
Tuscaloosa County: 0.50%
Alabama average: 0.14%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Jefferson County, AL	0.86% ($39,158 average AGI)
from Hale County, AL	0.32% ($26,899)
from Pickens County, AL	0.25% ($27,973)

5.88% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,928 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.88%
Alabama average:	6.16%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,045 average AGI)
Tuscaloosa County: 0.07%
Alabama average: 0.06%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Jefferson County, AL	0.95% ($35,105 average AGI)
to Hale County, AL	0.25% ($37,938)
to Shelby County, AL	0.24% ($45,353)

Strongest AM radio stations in Samantha:

WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
WSPZ (1150 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: RADIO SOUTH, INC)
WTSK (790 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
WWPG (1280 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: LAWSON OF TUSCALOOSA, INC.)
WACT (1420 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
WKXM (1300 AM; 5 kW; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
WCOC (1010 AM; 5 kW; DORA, AL; Owner: AZTECA COMMUNICATIONS OF ALABAMA, INC.)
WLDX (990 AM; 1 kW; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: THOMLEY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
WVSA (1380 AM; 5 kW; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR CTY. B/CING. CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Samantha:

WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WBEI (101.7 FM; REFORM, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
WBHJ (95.7 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
WTUG-FM (92.9 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
WZBQ (94.1 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WANZ (100.7 FM; NORTHPORT, AL; Owner: APEX BRAODCASTING INC.)
WODL (97.3 FM; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
WBHK (98.7 FM; WARRIOR, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
WZZK-FM (104.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
WBPT (106.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
WYSF (94.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WMJJ (96.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WALN (89.3 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
WQEN (103.7 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WBHM (90.3 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BD OF TRUSTEES/U OF AL AT BIRMINGHAM)
WZRR (99.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WDJC-FM (93.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
WRTR (105.5 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WUAL-FM (91.5 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA)

TV broadcast stations around Samantha:

WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
WVUA-CA (Channel 7; TUSCALOOSA/NORTHPORT, AL; Owner: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA)
WLDM (Channel 23; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 23, LLC)
W46BU (Channel 46; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
WSFG-LP (Channel 63; BERRY, AL; Owner: ETTIE CLARK)
WSSF-LP (Channel 58; BERRY, AL; Owner: ETTIE CLARK)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1

North Of Samantha, East Of Highway 43, Call Sign: KNKA783, Licensee ID: L00000393
Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
Grant Date: 11/25/2008, Expiration Date: 11/27/2018
Registrant: Tuscaloosa Cellular Partnership

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1

Jerri L Janjua, E Of Hwy 43 N Of Town, Type: Tower, Structure height: 90.8 m, Overall height: 90.8 m
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1

SAMANTHA, N Of Samantha E Of Hwy 43, Overall height: 90.8 m, Call Sign: WML950
Assigned Frequencies : 2118.40 MHz
Grant Date: 12/19/2000, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancelation Date: 01/15/2009
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150, Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

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