Saraland, Alabama

Saraland: city in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

About

Saraland is a city located in the county of Mobile in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,405. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,671 inhabitants.

The city was created 69 years ago in 1956.

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Quick Facts about Saraland

Population 14,671 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Alabama (United States)
County Mobile County
Postal code 36571
Phone Area Codes 251
Water as percent of area 0.73%
Land as percent of area 99.27%
Latitude & Longitude 30.8207,-88.0706
Altitude 13 feet / 4, 4 meters
Establishment January 01, 1957 (69 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 19:35:26 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth 8.63% (2010-2020)
Weather 81℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
Mobile County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Saraland Highlighted locator map image
Mobile County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Saraland Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Saraland is located at 30°49'15"N 88°4'14"W (30.8207400, -88.0705600).

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Weather

81°F
Partly Sunny
0 to 10 mph SE Wednesday

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Demographics

The population of Saraland increased by 8.63% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 13,405 - census
2011 13,763 2.6% estimation process
2012 13,800 0.27% estimation process
2013 13,833 0.24% estimation process
2014 13,854 0.15% estimation process
2015 14,015 1.15% estimation process
2016 14,083 0.48% estimation process
2017 14,624 3.7% estimation process
2018 14,618 -0.04% estimation process
2019 14,649 0.21% estimation process
2020 14,671 0.15% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 14,649
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 13,801
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 6.1%
April 1, 2020 Population : 16,171
April 1, 2010 Population : 13,405
People under 5 years old, percentage : 6.7%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 25.1%
People over 65 (%) : 16.0%
Female persons, % : 55.1%
White only, percent : 79.9%
Black or African American alone, percent : 13.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 1.8%
Asians alone % : 1.3%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.1%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 2.5%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 1.0%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 79.5%
2015-2019 Veterans : 851
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 1.6%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 73.0%
Saraland zip code is 36571. County name: Mobile, County fips: 01097
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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 73.0%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $149,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,226
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $381
2015-2019 median gross rent : $874
2015-2019 Households : 5,171
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.78
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 83.6%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 2.3%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 86.6%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 79.4%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 86.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 19.4%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 9.1%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 8.8%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 59.3%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 55.0%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 28,985
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 220,328
2012 total retail sales per capita : $16,333
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 23.7
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $60,633
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $28,198
Percentage of people living in poverty : 9.4%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 908
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 404
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 353
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 138
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 678
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 69
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 705
2010 population per square mile : 578.4
2010 land area in square miles : 23.18
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 73.0%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $149,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,226
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $381
2015-2019 median gross rent : $874
2015-2019 Households : 5,171
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.78
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 83.6%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 2.3%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 86.6%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 79.4%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 86.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 19.4%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 9.1%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 8.8%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 59.3%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 55.0%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 28,985
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 220,328
2012 total retail sales per capita : $16,333
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 23.7
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $60,633
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $28,198
Percentage of people living in poverty : 9.4%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 908
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 404
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 353
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 138
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 678
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 69
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 705
2010 population per square mile : 578.4
2010 land area in square miles : 23.18
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 59.2%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $93,600
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $943
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $390
2015-2019 median gross rent : $530
2015-2019 Households : 3,442
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.08
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 82.4%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 8.9%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 80.6%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 75.2%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 20.3%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 14.0%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 8.0%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 62.1%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 54.5%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 11,965
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 54,779
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 158,672
2012 total retail sales per capita : $21,114
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 14.1
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $41,060
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $24,568
Percentage of people living in poverty : 24.4%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 499
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 285
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 139
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 443
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 41
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 422
2010 population per square mile : 1,231.0
2010 land area in square miles : 6.22

Best Things to Do in Saraland

1Amelia Park

Rating: 4.6 (153)

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2Skidmore Park

Rating: 4.1 (73)

624 Norton Ave, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12516795562 | Website available

3Hertz Children Park

Rating: 4.5 (52)

Oak St, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

4Oscar Driver Park

Rating: 3.9 (30)

Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12516795510 | Website available

Where to Eat in Saraland

1Whataburger

Rating: 4.3 (1593)

1000 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12516751246 | Website available

2Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Rating: 4 (1497)

88 Shell St, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12516793830 | Website available

3Ruby Tuesday

Rating: 4 (1158)

1206 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12516794072 | Website available

4foosackly's - Saraland

Rating: 4.6 (1090)

1109 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12512871423 | Website available

5Huddle House

Rating: 4.5 (815)

803 Saraland Blvd, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12516793800 | Website available

Where to Stay in Saraland

1Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile/Saraland, an IHG Hotel

Rating: 4.3 (525)

1401 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12513786300 | Website available

2Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Saraland, AL

Rating: 3.8 (512)

1130 Joaneen Dr, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12516753580 | Website available

3Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Saraland/North Mobile

Rating: 4.1 (438)

1124 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12516755045 | Website available

4Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mobile Saraland

Rating: 4.5 (435)

2950 Towneship Blvd, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12514068572 | Website available

5Baymont by Wyndham Saraland

Rating: 3.6 (372)

1320 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12516797953 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Saraland

1Saraland Civic Center

Rating: 4.8 (4)

716 Mae St, Saraland, AL 36571, United States View details

Phone: +12516795511 | Website available

2Saraland City Clerk

Rating: 5 (1)

943 Saraland Blvd S, Saraland, AL 36571 View details

Phone: +12516755103 | Website available

People born in Saraland (1)

American professional wrestler Ann Casey was born in Saraland

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Saraland, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
102030 Bishop State Community College Mobile (AL) 36603-5898

Nearby Transit Stations (6)

Rail and bus stations connected to Saraland, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MOG Mobile Bus Station 2545 Government Blvd. BUS
MTV Mt. Vernon, AL 20890 US Highway 43 BUS
JAA Jackson, AL 3603 North College Avenue BUS
BIG Biloxi, MS 820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard BUS
GVH Grove Hill, AL 430 South Jackson Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Saraland.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Saraland Post Office Saraland (AL) 36571

Other cities in Mobile County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mobile County , AL.

City Name Population Title
Mobile 187,746 The second most populous city in Alabama.
Prichard 21,294 City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Tillmans Corner 17,398 Census designated place
Satsuma 6,206 City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Theodore 6,130 Place in Alabama, USA
Semmes 5,736 City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Chickasaw 5,659 City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Citronelle 3,873 City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Grand Bay 3,672 Census designated place
Bayou La Batre 2,457 City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Creola 2,032 City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Mount Vernon 1,518 Town in Mobile County, Alabama
Dauphin Island 1,366 Island and town in the U.

Distance to Other Cities

Saraland distances to largest Alabama cities