Satsuma is a somewhat small city located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 6,805 people and two associated neighborhoods, Satsuma is the 99th largest community in Alabama.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Satsuma is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Satsuma is a city of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Satsuma who work in management occupations (15.12%), office and administrative support (12.82%), and sales jobs (9.81%). Because of many things, Satsuma is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Satsuma a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Satsuma has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Satsuma’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small city, Satsuma doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.In terms of college education, Satsuma is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 26.85% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Satsuma in 2022 was $38,181, which is wealthy relative to Alabama, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $152,724 for a family of four. However, Satsuma contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Satsuma is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Satsuma home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Satsuma residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Satsuma include English, Irish, German, Scots-Irish, and French. The most common language spoken in Satsuma is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
