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Selmont-West Selmont

Alabama · 2,671 residents · 3.278 sq mi
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Selmont-West Selmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,064. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 831 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,700. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,671
−24%since 2000
from 3,502 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
815 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+32%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Selmont-West Selmont
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,064
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,798
+2%since 2000
from $9,602 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−40%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(272)
Black90.7%(3,176)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(30)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(706)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(110)
Black93.8%(2,505)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.6%(362)
Diversity Score
14
−33%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.3%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama?

Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama has about 2,671 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama?

The typical household in Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama earns about $25,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama expensive?

In Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama, the median home is worth about $39,700, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama?

About 34.0% of people in Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,152 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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