Saks, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Saks, Alabama is 10,727 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest city in Alabama. The median household income is $50,529, the median home value is $113,400, and the median age is 39.9.
10,727
Population
881
People / sq mi
$50,529
Median Income
$113,400
Median Home Value
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Saks covers 12.2 sq mi of land at 881 people per square mile.
About Saks, AL
What sets Saks apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 2.7% versus 14.0% nationally. Saks is a city in Alabama with a population of 10,727.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $50,529, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $113,400, with typical rent around $898.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.9%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 2.7% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.9% |
| Black or African American | 35.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,529
Median Household Income
$28,493
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$113,400
Median Home Value
$898
Median Rent
73.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
82.1%
High School+
16.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.4%
Drive Alone
83.4%
Public Transit
2.7%
Work From Home
25.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.8%
Foreign Born
94.1%
Non-English at Home
7.5%
Veterans
22.0%
With Disability
86.5%
Health Insurance
92.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.3% |
| Manufacturing | 21.5% |
| Public Administration | 9.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.5% |
| Retail Trade | 6.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 3.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.8% |
| Construction | 2.3% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Saks, Alabama has a population of 10,727 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest city in Alabama.
The median household income in Saks, Alabama is $50,529, with 10.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Saks, Alabama is $113,400, with median monthly rent at $898 and a homeownership rate of 73.7%.
The median age in Saks, Alabama is 39.9 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
Saks Cdp, AL Climate
Saks Cdp, AL has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F) and receives about 1383 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.1°C
Avg Temp
1383
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 41° | 134 mm |
| February | 8° / 46° | 127 mm |
| March | 12° / 53° | 164 mm |
| April | 16° / 61° | 131 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 115 mm |
| June | 24° / 75° | 101 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 118 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 95 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 98 mm |
| October | 16° / 62° | 75 mm |
| November | 11° / 52° | 102 mm |
| December | 7° / 45° | 123 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Saks Cdp, AL
The most comfortable months to visit Saks Cdp, AL are typically September, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.