State
County
Land Area (mi²)
13.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,165.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-3.41%
Growth Since 2010
-22.46%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
35,000
World Population Review
Selma, Alabama Population 2021
16,095
Selma is a city located in Dallas County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Dallas County. With a 2020 population of 16,095, it is the 36th largest city in Alabama and the 2215th largest city in the United States . Selma is currently declining at a rate of -3.41% annually and its population has decreased by -22.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,756 in 2010. Selma reached it's highest population of 28,385 in 1960. Spanning over 14 miles, Selma has a population density of 1,166 people per square mile.
The average household income in Selma is $41,641 with a poverty rate of 37.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $612 per month, and the median house value is $87,300. The median age in Selma is 37.7 years, 33.7 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
Selma Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selma was:
- Black or African American: 82.27%
- White: 16.02%
- Asian: 1.10%
- Two or more races: 0.33%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Selma, Alabama is 16,095 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 17,799.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 20,756.
Selma, Alabama Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35,000 | -1,098 | -3.14% |
| 2020 | 36,098 | -1,098 | -3.04% |
| 2019 | 37,196 | -1,098 | -2.95% |
| 2018 | 38,294 | -944 | -2.47% |
| 2017 | 39,238 | -842 | -2.15% |
| 2016 | 40,080 | -856 | -2.14% |
| 2015 | 40,936 | -618 | -1.51% |
| 2014 | 41,554 | -422 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 41,976 | -813 | -1.94% |
| 2012 | 42,789 | -462 | -1.08% |
| 2011 | 43,251 | -603 | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 43,854 | 0.00% |
Selma Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,036 | 82.27% |
| White | 2,928 | 16.02% |
| Asian | 201 | 1.10% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 0.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.11% |
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Selma Population by Race
Selma Population Pyramid $2021
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Selma Population by Age
Selma Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,612 | 2.34 | 45.2 |
| Non Family | 3,095 | 1.09 | 37.8 |
| Married | 2,038 | 2.79 | 78.4 |
| Female | 1,949 | 3.65 | 21.1 |
| Male | 530 | 3.11 | 48.9 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
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Selma Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 483 | 4.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,786 | 15.16% |
| High School Graduate | 3,897 | 33.08% |
| Some College | 2,329 | 19.77% |
| Associates Degree | 1,251 | 10.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,120 | 9.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 915 | 7.77% |
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Selma Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Selma Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,181 | 7,237 | 1,118 |
| White | 2,314 | 2,064 | 789 |
| Hispanic | 170 | 153 | 1 |
| Asian | 134 | 101 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 32 | 32 |
| Islander | 21 | 16 | |
| Native American | 13 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 90.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.16%.
Selma Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,043
Average Earnings
$34,668
Average Male
$23,014
Average Female
Selma Earnings by Educational Attainment
Selma Language by Age
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Selma Language
97.65% of Selma residents speak only English, while 2.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.81% of the population.
Selma Language
Selma Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,727 | 6,323 | 42.93% |
| White | 2,633 | 288 | 10.94% |
| Hispanic | 221 | 54 | 24.43% |
| Native | 29 | 24 | 82.76% |
37.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.57%
Male Poverty Rate
41.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Selma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selma is Native, with 82.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selma is White, with 10.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.00%.
Selma Poverty
Selma Poverty Rate by Education
Selma Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
30.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.8%
Male Marriage Rate
27.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Selma Married by Age and Sex
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Selma Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Selma Marital Status by Race
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Selma Marital Status
Selma Veterans by War
Selma Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 642 | 5.93% |
| White | 239 | 9.12% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 7.24% |
| Islander | 16 | 76.19% |
Selma Veterans by Race
Selma Veterans by Education
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23.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
Selma Veterans by Education
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49.2%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%
Employment Rate
14.6%
Unemployment Rate
Selma Employment by Age
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Selma Employment by Race
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Selma Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.96%
Native Born
2.04%
Foreign Born
1.61%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.96% of Selma residents were born in the United States, with 88.75% having been born in Alabama. 1.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Selma Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,095 | -568 | -3.41% |
| 2020 | 16,663 | -568 | -3.30% |
| 2019 | 17,231 | -568 | -3.19% |
| 2018 | 17,799 | -515 | -2.81% |
| 2017 | 18,314 | -469 | -2.50% |
| 2016 | 18,783 | -446 | -2.32% |
| 2015 | 19,229 | -349 | -1.78% |
| 2014 | 19,578 | -184 | -0.93% |
| 2013 | 19,762 | -419 | -2.08% |
| 2012 | 20,181 | -316 | -1.54% |
| 2011 | 20,497 | -285 | -1.37% |
| 2010 | 20,782 | 270 | 0.13% |
| 2000 | 20,512 | -3,243 | -1.46% |
| 1990 | 23,755 | -2,929 | -1.16% |
| 1980 | 26,684 | -695 | -0.26% |
| 1970 | 27,379 | -1,006 | -0.36% |
| 1960 | 28,385 | 5,545 | 2.20% |
| 1950 | 22,840 | 3,006 | 1.42% |
| 1940 | 19,834 | 1,822 | 0.97% |
| 1930 | 18,012 | 2,423 | 1.46% |
| 1920 | 15,589 | 1,940 | 1.34% |
| 1910 | 13,649 | 4,936 | 4.59% |
| 1900 | 8,713 | 1,091 | 1.35% |
| 1890 | 7,622 | 93 | 0.12% |
| 1880 | 7,529 | 1,045 | 1.51% |
| 1870 | 6,484 | 3,307 | 7.39% |
| 1860 | 3,177 | 104 | 0.33% |
| 1850 | 3,073 | 0.00% |