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Semmes

Alabama · 4,941 residents · 15.051 sq mi
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Semmes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,817. Population has declined 6% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $157,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,941
−6%since 2019
from 5,284 in 2019
2012 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 351 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
−12%since 2019
from 50.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2012 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K201220202024Semmes
20246K
201220202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,817
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,234 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2012 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,066
+12%since 2019
from $24,184 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 23.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $150,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2012 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $625 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2019
from 79.2% in 2019
29.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−2%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2012 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(4,232)
Black11.6%(611)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(167)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(274)
Diversity Score42.7%(2,256)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(3,828)
Black11.5%(569)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(223)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other2.7%(135)
Diversity Score43.2%(2,136)
Diversity Score
43
+1%since 2019
from 43 in 2019
2012 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 81.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
−6%since 2019
from 34.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Female
52.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Semmes, Alabama?

Semmes, Alabama has about 4,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Semmes, Alabama?

The typical household in Semmes, Alabama earns about $52,817 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 $157,800, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Semmes, Alabama?

About 15.2% 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 9.8% of people in Semmes, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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