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Population Review

Census ACS · #743 μSA

Selma Metro Area

The Selma, Al Micropolitan Statistical Area has 37,536 residents. The median household income is $36,810 and the median home value is $97,400.

37,536

Population

38

People / sq mi

$36,810

Median Income

$97,400

Median Home Value

The Selma CBSA covers 979 sq mi of land at 38.4 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White27.2%
Black or African American70.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%

Economy & Income

$36,810

Median Household Income

$24,368

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment

Housing

$97,400

Median Home Value

$749

Median Rent

61.0%

Homeownership

Education

87.1%

High School+

17.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

5.1%

Work From Home

25.9 min

Avg Commute

11.8%

Foreign Born

Selma spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Selma, Al Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 37,536 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #743 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Selma metro area is $36,810, with a per capita income of $24,368.

The Selma, Al CBSA spans the state of Alabama.

Data for the Selma, Al CBSA (42820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.