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Semmes

Alabama · 6,259 residents (2025 est.) · 15.051 sq mi
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Semmes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $215,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,626
+4%since 2023
from 5,404 in 2023
2012 – 2025
Population density
374 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 359 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
−3%since 2023
from 45.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,259 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2012 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K201220202024Semmes
20246K
201220202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.4%(134)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(253)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(396)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(253)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248%(452)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.9%(390)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.7%(995)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(636)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.3%(747)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.5%(870)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.9%(331)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(169)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,417
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,458 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2012 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,257
−8%since 2023
from $42,793 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
+1%since 2023
from 0.490 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $211,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2012 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,057
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $898 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.0% in 2023
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+2%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2012 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78%(4,217)
Black13.7%(742)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(144)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other4.7%(256)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(4,336)
Black14.3%(803)
Hispanic / Latino2%(112)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other6.2%(346)
Diversity Score
48
+3%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2012 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban1.2%(67)
Guatemalan0.3%(17)
Peruvian0.2%(9)
Asian origin
Chinese0.3%(16)
Japanese0.2%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish10.9%(611)
American10.8%(606)
German10.5%(590)
English9.4%(531)
French5.1%(288)
Scottish4.4%(247)
Italian4.3%(241)
Norwegian1.6%(90)
West Indian1.1%(61)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(47)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
British0.8%(44)
Polish0.6%(35)
Portuguese0.2%(9)
Welsh0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
−5%since 2023
from 25.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
Female
51.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.5%(720)
Married45.9%(1,050)
Widowed3.6%(83)
Divorced19%(435)
Women 15+
Never married20.7%(530)
Married55.7%(1,423)
Widowed12.2%(312)
Divorced11.4%(290)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Semmes, Alabama?

Semmes, Alabama has about 5,626 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Semmes, Alabama?

The typical household in Semmes, Alabama earns about $66,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Semmes, Alabama expensive?

In Semmes, Alabama, the median home is worth about $215,600, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Semmes, Alabama?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Semmes, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Semmes, Alabama?

About 22.5% of people in Semmes, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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