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Selma, AL · 1 counties · 35,140 residents (2025 est.) · 978.738 sq mi
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Selma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,627. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 9,507 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,600. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,858
−21%since 2000
from 46,365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+17%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:35,140 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
36K39K42K46K49K1990201020202024Selma
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,627
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,370 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,582
+80%since 2000
from $13,638 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
−2%since 2010
from 0.515 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(16,417)
Black63%(29,201)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(290)
Asian0.3%(157)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(27,303)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(9,801)
Black69.9%(25,754)
Hispanic / Latino1%(360)
Asian0.6%(226)
Other1.9%(717)
Diversity Score55.1%(20,297)
Segregation Score48.9%(18,026)
Diversity Score
55
−6%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
49
−8%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 22.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 57.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

SelmaCENTRAL16,077
What's inside

1 component county

Dallas CountyCENTRAL35,140
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selma, AL?

Selma, AL has about 36,858 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selma, AL?

The typical household in Selma, AL earns about $35,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selma, AL expensive?

In Selma, AL, the median home is worth about $94,600, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Selma, AL?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Selma, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selma, AL?

About 31.0% of people in Selma, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Selma, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Selma, AL has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11,272 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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