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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Selma Micro

Selma, AL · 1 counties · 46,365 residents · 978.738 sq mi
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Selma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,370. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,100. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

46,365
−4%since 1990
from 48,130 in 1990
1990 – 2025
47 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 49 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+13%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K39K42K46K49K1990201020202024Selma
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,370
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,493 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,638
+63%since 1990
from $8,344 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.1%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 36.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
65.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
34.3% rent
2.4
−7%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(20,146)
Black57.9%(27,848)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(68)
Asian0.2%(77)
Diversity Score61.4%(29,567)
2000
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(16,417)
Black63%(29,201)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(290)
Asian0.3%(157)
Diversity Score58.9%(27,303)
59
−4%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.3%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−4%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Selma, AL?

Selma, AL has about 46,365 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Selma, AL?

The typical household in Selma, AL earns about $23,370 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 $57,100, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Selma, AL?

About 13.9% 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 31.1% 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 1,765 residents, a change of about -4 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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