Saks, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Saks is an unincorporated census-designated place
in Calhoun County
, Alabama
, United States
. At the 2000 census the population was 10,698. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 12.1 square miles (31.3 km²), of which, 12.1 square miles (31.3 km²) of it is land and 0.08% is water.
of 2000, there were 10,698 people, 4,286 households, and 3,141 families residing in the community. The population density
was 886.7 people per square mile (342.2/km²). There were 4,680 housing units at an average density of 387.9 per square mile (149.7/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 84.47% White
, 12.85% Black
or African American
, 0.39% Native American
, 0.70% Asian
, 0.07% Pacific Islander
, 0.52% from other races
, and 0.98% from two or more races. 1.65% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 4,286 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples
living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the community the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.
The median income for a household in the community was $37,321, and the median income for a family was $42,183. Males had a median income of $30,322 versus $21,285 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $18,792. About 8.5% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
but will begin competing in Class 3A with the 2010 realignment.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, Alabama
Calhoun County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of John C. Calhoun, famous member of the United States Senate from South Carolina. As of 2010 the population was 118,572. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. At the 2000 census the population was 10,698. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area
Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Area
The Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area is the most populated metropolitan area in Northeast Alabama next to Huntsville. At the 2000 census, it had a population of 112,249...
.
Geography
Saks is located at 33°42'29.527" North, 85°50'39.574" West (33.708202, -85.844326).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 12.1 square miles (31.3 km²), of which, 12.1 square miles (31.3 km²) of it is land and 0.08% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 10,698 people, 4,286 households, and 3,141 families residing in the community. The population density
Population density
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was 886.7 people per square mile (342.2/km²). There were 4,680 housing units at an average density of 387.9 per square mile (149.7/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 84.47% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 12.85% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.39% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.70% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.07% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.52% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.98% from two or more races. 1.65% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 4,286 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the community the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.
The median income for a household in the community was $37,321, and the median income for a family was $42,183. Males had a median income of $30,322 versus $21,285 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the CDP was $18,792. About 8.5% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
There is an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school located within the community. These schools are administered by the Calhoun County School System. Saks High School's athletic teams (known as the Wildcats) currently competes in Class 4A of the Alabama High School Athletic AssociationAlabama High School Athletic Association
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but will begin competing in Class 3A with the 2010 realignment.