Selma city, AL — Population & Demographics
Selma city, AL has a population of 17,442. The median household income is $32,184 and the median age is 39.4.
17,442
Population
$32,184
Median Income
$102,500
Median Home Value
39.4
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 81.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$32,184
Median Household Income
$24,726
Per Capita Income
25.7%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$102,500
Median Home Value
$723
Median Rent
46.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.3%
High School+
19.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
81.8%
Public Transit
5.1%
Work From Home
24.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.7%
Foreign Born
97.2%
Non-English at Home
6.0%
Veterans
19.0%
With Disability
90.6%
Health Insurance
88.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.9% |
| Manufacturing | 18.6% |
| Information | 8.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.7% |
| Public Administration | 6.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Selma city, AL has a population of 17,442 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Selma city, AL is $32,184, with 25.7% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in Selma city, AL is $102,500, with median rent at $723.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.