Selma, Alabama Population 2022
Selma is a city located in Dallas County Alabama. Selma has a 2020 population of 15,527. It is also the county seat of Dallas County. Selma is currently declining at a rate of -3.53% annually and its population has decreased by -25.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,782 in 2010.
The average household income in Selma is $41,641 with a poverty rate of 36.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $645 per month, and the median house value is $90,500. 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 Selmawas:
- Black or African American: 83.41%
- White: 14.66%
- Asian: 1.41%
- Two or more races: 0.24%
- Native American: 0.22%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
- Other race: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,854 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 43,251 | -603 | -1.39% |
| 2012 | 42,789 | -462 | -1.08% |
| 2013 | 41,976 | -813 | -1.94% |
| 2014 | 41,554 | -422 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 40,936 | -618 | -1.51% |
| 2016 | 40,080 | -856 | -2.14% |
| 2017 | 39,238 | -842 | -2.15% |
| 2018 | 38,294 | -944 | -2.47% |
| 2019 | 37,196 | -1,098 | -2.95% |
| 2020 | 36,098 | -1,098 | -3.04% |
| 2021 | 35,000 | -1,098 | -3.14% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,604 | 14.66% |
| Black or African American | 14,816 | 83.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 250 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 0.24% |
Selma Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,572 | 2.28 | 41.9 |
| Married | 1,701 | 2.88 | 80.2 |
| Male | 466 | 3.17 | 46.4 |
| Female | 1,649 | 4.12 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 3,756 | 1.1 | 32.9 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 402 | 3.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,351 | 11.81% |
| High School Graduate | 3,830 | 33.48% |
| Some College | 2,288 | 20.00% |
| Associates Degree | 1,263 | 11.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,338 | 11.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 969 | 8.47% |
Selma Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 32 | 27 | 23 |
| Asian | 154 | 92 | 82 |
| White | 2,135 | 1,913 | 846 |
| Black | 9,076 | 7,627 | 1,355 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 57 | 1 |
| Islander | 11 | 6 | |
| Native American | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 91.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 71.88%.
$26,089
Average Earnings
$32,723
Average Male
$22,345
Average Female
Selma Language by Age
Selma Language
98.05% of Selma residents speak only English, while 1.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
Selma Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 39 | 39 | 100.00% |
| Black | 14,527 | 5,941 | 40.90% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 19 | 24.05% |
| White | 2,371 | 251 | 10.59% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 33 | 1 | 3.03% |
36.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.84%
Male Poverty Rate
40.49%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Selma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selma is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selma is Multiple, with 3.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.71%.
Selma Marital Status
Marriage Rates
28.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Selma Married by Age and Sex
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 35-44.
Selma Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 9.34% |
| Black | 617 | 5.78% |
| Islander | 6 | 54.55% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 7.59% |
Selma Veterans by Education
17.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
42.4%
Employment Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
87.79%
Born in Selma
98.12%
Native Born
1.88%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.12% of Selma residents were born in the United States, with 87.79% having been born in Alabama. 1.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 3,073 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 3,177 | 104 | 0.33% |
| 1870 | 6,484 | 3,307 | 7.39% |
| 1880 | 7,529 | 1,045 | 1.51% |
| 1890 | 7,622 | 93 | 0.12% |
| 1900 | 8,713 | 1,091 | 1.35% |
| 1910 | 13,649 | 4,936 | 4.59% |
| 1920 | 15,589 | 1,940 | 1.34% |
| 1930 | 18,012 | 2,423 | 1.46% |
| 1940 | 19,834 | 1,822 | 0.97% |
| 1950 | 22,840 | 3,006 | 1.42% |
| 1960 | 28,385 | 5,545 | 2.20% |
| 1970 | 27,379 | -1,006 | -0.36% |
| 1980 | 26,684 | -695 | -0.26% |
| 1990 | 23,755 | -2,929 | -1.16% |
| 2000 | 20,512 | -3,243 | -1.46% |
| 2010 | 20,782 | 270 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 20,497 | -285 | -1.37% |
| 2012 | 20,181 | -316 | -1.54% |
| 2013 | 19,762 | -419 | -2.08% |
| 2014 | 19,578 | -184 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 19,229 | -349 | -1.78% |
| 2016 | 18,783 | -446 | -2.32% |
| 2017 | 18,314 | -469 | -2.50% |
| 2018 | 17,799 | -515 | -2.81% |
| 2019 | 17,231 | -568 | -3.19% |
| 2020 | 16,663 | -568 | -3.30% |
| 2021 | 16,095 | -568 | -3.41% |
| 2022 | 15,527 | -568 | -3.53% |