Unified School District · AL
Selma City School District
Selma City School District is a unified school district in Alabama with a community population of 17,057. The median household income is $33,197 and the median age is 38.5.
17,057
Population
1235
People / sq mi
$33,197
Median Income
38.5
Median Age
Selma City School District covers 14 sq mi of land at 1235.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$33,197
Median Household Income
$25,156
Per Capita Income
29.3%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$96,500
Median Home Value
$713
Median Rent
46.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.1%
High School+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Selma City School District serves a community with a population of 17,057 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Alabama.
The median household income in Selma City School District is $33,197, with a per capita income of $25,156. The poverty rate is 29.3%.
Selma City School District is 15.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 8.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Selma City School District, 89.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Selma City School District is $96,500, with a median rent of $713. The homeownership rate is 46.0%.
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Data for Selma City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0102970).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.