Selma is a city located in Dallas County Alabama. Selma has a 2024 population of 16,281. It is also the county seat of Dallas County. Selma is currently declining at a rate of -2.31% annually and its population has decreased by -8.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,819 in 2020.
The average household income in Selma is $46,763 with a poverty rate of 29.52%. The median age in Selma is 39 years: 33.6 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,186 | 79.36% |
| White | 3,082 | 17.24% |
| Asian | 240 | 1.34% |
| Native American | 202 | 1.13% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 0.84% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,456 | 2.33 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Non Family | 3,773 | 1.07 | 37 | 63 |
| Female | 1,617 | 4.33 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Married | 1,572 | 3.01 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Male | 494 | 3.31 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
46.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,107 | 9.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,232 | 10.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,402 | 11.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 911 | 7.75% |
| High School Graduate | 4,231 | 36.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 424 | 3.61% |
| Some College | 2,443 | 20.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,920 | 7,652 | 1,389 |
| White | 2,324 | 2,204 | 842 |
| Hispanic | 209 | 118 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 132 | 38 |
| Asian | 121 | 81 | 35 |
| Native American | 112 | 80 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,907 | $34,405 | $30,258 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,688 | $53,194 | $47,321 |
| High School Graduate | $38,136 | $55,114 | $36,576 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,088 | $14,808 | $28,929 |
| Overall | $30,980 | $33,961 | $30,097 |
| Some College | $24,743 | $24,476 | $24,962 |
$30,980
Average Earnings
$33,961
Average Male
$30,097
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.05% of Selma residents speak only English, while 1.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13,970 | 4,649 | 33.28% |
| White | 2,592 | 299 | 11.54% |
| Native | 202 | 122 | 60.4% |
| Asian | 224 | 51 | 22.77% |
| Hispanic | 324 | 10 | 3.09% |
| Multiple | 133 | 1 | 0.75% |
29.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.66%
Male Poverty Rate
34.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selma is Native, with 60.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selma is Multiple, with 0.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.9% |
| Some College | 18.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.19% |
| Female Employed | 9.55% |
| Male Employed | 3.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,266 | $61,489 |
| Households | $31,084 | $46,763 |
| Married Families | $85,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,234 | $31,009 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.4%
Male Marriage Rate
23.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
813
Number of Veterans
735
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 337 |
| Second Gulf War | 143 |
| First Gulf War | 141 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 267 |
| 75+ | 166 |
| 35 to 54 | 144 |
| 55 to 64 | 144 |
| 18 to 34 | 92 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 518 | 4.98% |
| White | 272 | 9.96% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 10.62% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 14% |
| Other Race | 2 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.02%
Born in Selma
97.53%
Native Born
2.47%
Foreign Born
1.93%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
97.53% of Selma residents were born in the United States, with 86.02% having been born in Alabama. 1.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,359 | -385 | -2.61% |
| 2028 | 14,744 | -384 | -2.54% |
| 2027 | 15,128 | -384 | -2.48% |
| 2026 | 15,512 | -385 | -2.42% |
| 2025 | 15,897 | -384 | -2.36% |
| 2024 | 16,281 | -385 | -2.31% |
| 2023 | 16,666 | -341 | -2.01% |
| 2022 | 17,007 | -446 | -2.56% |
| 2021 | 17,453 | -366 | -2.05% |
| 2020 | 17,819 | 595 | 3.45% |
| 2019 | 17,224 | -562 | -3.16% |
| 2018 | 17,786 | -538 | -2.94% |
| 2017 | 18,324 | -465 | -2.47% |
| 2016 | 18,789 | -437 | -2.27% |
| 2015 | 19,226 | -346 | -1.77% |
| 2014 | 19,572 | -183 | -0.93% |
| 2013 | 19,755 | -417 | -2.07% |
| 2012 | 20,172 | -314 | -1.53% |
| 2011 | 20,486 | -281 | -1.35% |
| 2010 | 20,767 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,512 | -3,243 | -13.65% |
| 1990 | 23,755 | -2,929 | -10.98% |
| 1980 | 26,684 | -695 | -2.54% |
| 1970 | 27,379 | -1,006 | -3.54% |
| 1960 | 28,385 | 5,545 | 24.28% |
| 1950 | 22,840 | 3,006 | 15.16% |
| 1940 | 19,834 | 1,822 | 10.12% |
| 1930 | 18,012 | 2,423 | 15.54% |
| 1920 | 15,589 | 1,940 | 14.21% |
| 1910 | 13,649 | 4,936 | 56.65% |
| 1900 | 8,713 | 1,091 | 14.31% |
| 1890 | 7,622 | 93 | 1.24% |
| 1880 | 7,529 | 1,045 | 16.12% |
| 1870 | 6,484 | 3,307 | 104.09% |
| 1860 | 3,177 | 104 | 3.38% |
| 1850 | 3,073 | -11,286 | -78.6% |