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Saraland, AL

Founded 1957Mobile CountyElev. 4 m
Population
16,304
Median home
$210,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Saraland

Saraland is home to roughly 16,304 residents. Saraland was founded in 1957 and sits in Mobile County. The median age is 43.9 and the median household income is $60,577. Homes carry a median value of $210,500, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.4%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
16,304
Median age
43.9
Median household income
$60,577
Per-capita income
$39,669
Poverty rate
9.3%
High-school grad or higher
90.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
25.3 min
Work from home
4.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Black15.3%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.4%
Production, transportation & material moving19.9%
Sales & office16.5%
Service13.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$210,500
Median gross rent
$1,071/mo
Owner-occupied
75.7%
Median year built
1980
Households
6,711
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Saraland has 4 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math72%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Saraland High SchoolHighGrades 912
Saraland Middle SchoolAdams CampusMiddleGrades 68
Saraland Early Education CenterElementaryGrades -11
Saraland Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 25

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime67% below national
Saraland128
Alabama405
United States386
65% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime10% above national
Saraland2,145
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
38% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Saraland Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Saraland.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Mobile County
HurricaneVery High
LightningVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Saraland is in Mobile County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Saraland was founded in 1957 and sits in Mobile County. Elevation ~4 m.

Map of Saraland
Saraland, AL
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Saraland, AL (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Saraland, Alabama.

John David Thomas, 63
Saraland · 36571
John Martin Brown, 28
Saraland · Mobile County · 36571

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Saraland — frequently asked

What is the population of Saraland, Alabama?
Saraland has a population of about 16,304, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Saraland?
The median home value in Saraland is $210,500, and the median gross rent is $1,071/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Saraland safe? What is the crime rate?
Saraland Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 128 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Saraland face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mobile County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Saraland?
Saraland has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Saraland?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Saraland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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