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Sulligent, AL
Town in Lamar County, Alabama.
Population
1,627
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
208
ZIP codes
0
Sulligent and its ZIP codes
Sulligent at a glance
- Sulligent is about 2.1 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,861, 46% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,700 (38% below Alabama) and median rent is $515 a month.
Local data for Sulligent, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sulligent, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,861
Poverty rate
33.1%
Median home value
$130,700
Median rent
$515/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (114), German Americans (72), Scottish Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamar County. PPP loans are for Sulligent.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,592
3,345 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,886
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.3M
FY 2026, $6,894 per person
How people get to work
Sulligent, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sulligent, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
506
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
58.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sulligent, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Sulligent
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Gattman, MSVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| BeavertonTown | 6.8 mi | 4.6 |
| VernonTown | 9.2 mi | 5.9 |
| DetroitTown | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| GuinCity | 14 mi | 15 |
| Gu-WinTown | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Hatley, MSTown | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| TwinTown | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| HamiltonCity | 18 mi | 38.1 |
| Caledonia, MSTown | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| Hamilton, MSCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| WinfieldCity | 19 mi | 17.8 |
| Smithville, MSTown | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| BelkTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| New Hamilton, MSCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| Amory, MSCity | 21 mi | 12.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sulligent, AL in?
- Sulligent is in Lamar County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Sulligent, AL?
- About 1,627 people live in Sulligent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sulligent?
- Nearby places include Gattman, MS (6.1 mi), Beaverton (6.8 mi), Vernon (9.2 mi), Detroit (9.7 mi), Guin (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023