Saks, AL Demographics

A map of Saks's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,891	6,523	55.2%	65.5%
Black	3,276	2,354	30.7%	23.6%
Hispanic	743	431	7.0%	4.3%
Multiracial	548	484	5.1%	4.9%
Asian	223	81	2.1%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	83	0.0%	0.8%

Saks, Alabama has an estimated population of 10,681, an increase from the 9,956 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.2% White, 30.7% Black, 7.0% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saks, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saks has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Saks, that probability was 51.0% in 2020 and 59.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saks is ranked the 65th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Saks was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saks's White Population

5,891 residents of Saks, or 55.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saks is lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Saks ranks 386th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saks's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Saks's population has decreased from 65.5% to 55.2%.

Saks is more White than neighboring Anniston (41.5% White), and Hobson City (3.7% White). Saks is less White than neighboring Alexandria (82.7% White), West End-Cobb Town (66.6% White), and Weaver (68.2% White).

Saks's Black Population

3,276 residents of Saks, or 30.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saks is higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Saks ranks 215th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saks's Black population has grown by an estimated 39.2%. Black residents' share of Saks's population has increased from 23.6% to 30.7%.

Saks is more Black than neighboring Alexandria (5.7% Black), West End-Cobb Town (22.7% Black), and Weaver (21.5% Black). Saks is less Black than neighboring Anniston (50.5% Black), and Hobson City (92.9% Black).

Saks's Asian Population

223 residents of Saks, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saks is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Saks ranks 125th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saks's Asian population has grown by an estimated 175.3%. Asian residents' share of Saks's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.1%.

Saks is more Asian than neighboring Anniston (0.4% Asian), Alexandria (0.5% Asian), West End-Cobb Town (0.1% Asian), Weaver (0% Asian), and Hobson City (0% Asian).

Saks's Hispanic Population

743 residents of Saks, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saks is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Saks ranks 164th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saks's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 72.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Saks's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.0%.

Saks is more Hispanic than neighboring Anniston (4.2% Hispanic), Alexandria (0% Hispanic), West End-Cobb Town (3.1% Hispanic), and Hobson City (0% Hispanic). Saks is less Hispanic than neighboring Weaver (7.6% Hispanic).

Saks's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Saks, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saks is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Saks ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saks's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saks's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Saks is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anniston (1% Native American/Other), Alexandria (6.7% Native American/Other), and West End-Cobb Town (0.1% Native American/Other).

Saks's Multiracial Population

548 residents of Saks, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saks is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Saks ranks 121st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saks's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Saks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Saks is more Multiracial than neighboring Anniston (2.6% Multiracial), Alexandria (4.4% Multiracial), Weaver (2.6% Multiracial), and Hobson City (3.4% Multiracial). Saks is less Multiracial than neighboring West End-Cobb Town (7.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.