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Population Review

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

White16.5%
Black or African American81.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management24.9%
Manufacturing18.6%
Information8.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.7%
Public Administration6.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.4%
Retail Trade4.1%
Construction3.8%
Agriculture & Mining1.7%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%

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.