Selma, AL

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2021 Population

18,429

3.76% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.6

4.89% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

29.4%

18.8% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$29,656

11.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$86,800

4.09% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

6,460

9.36% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Selma, AL had a population of 18.4k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $29,656. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Selma, AL grew from 17,762 to 18,429, a 3.76% increase and its median household income grew from $26,581 to $29,656, a 11.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Selma, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (84%), White (Non-Hispanic) (13.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.434%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.309%).

None of the households in Selma, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Selma, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Selma, AL are George C Wallace State Community College-Selma (429 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Selma, AL was $86,800, and the homeownership rate was 46.9%.

Most people in Selma, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Selma, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Selma, AL is home to a population of 18.4k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.85% of Selma, AL residents were born outside of the country (341 people).

In 2021, there were 6.13 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.5k people) in Selma, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.53k White (Non-Hispanic) and 249 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Selma, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Selma, AL was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Selma, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Selma, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.5k ± 382
White (Non-Hispanic)
2.53k ± 351
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
249 ± 3

0.201%

Hispanic Population

37 people

0.201% of the people in Selma, AL are hispanic (37 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Selma, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

1.85%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

341 people

1.88%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

334 people

As of 2021, 1.85% of Selma, AL residents (341 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Selma, AL was 1.88%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Selma, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
392 ± 175
Gulf War (2001-)
205 ± 118
Gulf War (1990s)
140 ± 77

Selma, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Selma, AL employs 6.46k people. The largest industries in Selma, AL are Manufacturing (1,410 people), Educational Services (887 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (833 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($59,556), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,661), and Utilities ($45,664).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.46k

2021 Value

± 696

9.36%

1 Year growth

± 13.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Selma, AL grew at a rate of 9.36%, from 5.91k employees to 6.46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Selma, AL, are Production Occupations (1,237 people), Management Occupations (594 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (580 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Selma, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.46k

2021 Value

± 696

9.36%

1 Year growth

± 13.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Selma, AL grew at a rate of 9.36%, from 5.91k employees to 6.46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Selma, AL, are Manufacturing (1,410 people), Educational Services (887 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (833 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Selma, AL, though some of these residents may live in Selma, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$28,500

Median earning men ± $10,892

$26,056

Median earning women ± $3,429

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,327), Public Administration ($75,357), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,806).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,973), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,410), and Public Administration ($30,341).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Selma, AL awarded 429 degrees. The student population of Selma, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 683 male students and 974 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Selma, AL are Black or African American (365 and 85.1%), followed by White (54 and 12.6%), Asian (4 and 0.932%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 0.466%).

The largest universities in Selma, AL by number of degrees awarded are George C Wallace State Community College-Selma (429 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Selma, AL are General Studies (127 and 29.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (72 and 16.8%), and Welding Technology (52 and 12.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2016 in Selma, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 23.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 67.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,657 (41.2% men and 58.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,657 students enrolled in Selma, AL, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,237 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
127 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
72 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Selma, AL was General Studies with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Selma, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

429 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was George C Wallace State Community College-Selma with 429 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 167 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Selma, AL, which is 0.637 times less than the 262 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 365 degrees mean that there were 6.76 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 54 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($870) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Selma, AL was $86,800 in 2021, which is 0.354 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $90,500 to $86,800, a 4.09% decrease. The homeownership rate in Selma, AL is 46.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Selma, AL have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Selma, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Selma, AL is $29,656. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Selma, AL was Census Tract 9562.01 with a value of $53,819, followed by Census Tract 9567.02 and Census Tract 9567.01, with respective values of $45,208 and $41,602.

Housing

Property

$86,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,354

$3,397

Median Property Taxes

±$407

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Selma, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Selma, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46.9%

Homeownership

2021

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 46.9% of the housing units in Selma, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Selma, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9562.01
Census Tract 9567.02
Census Tract 9567.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Selma, AL was Census Tract 9562.01 with a value of $53,819, followed by Census Tract 9567.02 and Census Tract 9567.01, with respective values of $45,208 and $41,602.

The following map shows all of the places in Selma, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$29,656

Median Household Income

± $5,238

7.24k

Number of Households

± 652

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.24k households in Selma, AL grew to $29,656 from the previous year's value of $26,581.

The following chart displays the households in Selma, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Selma, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.9%)
Carpooled (6.17%)
Worked At Home (4.5%)

In 2021, 84.9% of workers in Selma, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.17%) and those who worked at home (4.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Selma, AL have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.623% of the workforce in Selma, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Selma, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Selma, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Selma, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

29.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Selma, AL (5.28k out of 17.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Selma, AL is Black, followed by White and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.7% of the population of Selma, AL has health coverage, with 28.3% on employee plans, 31.6% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.86% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dallas County, AL see 1328 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.53% increase from the previous year (1321 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3008 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1569 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,328 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dallas County, AL

Primary care physicians in Dallas County, AL see an average of 1,328 patients per year. This represents a 0.53% increase from the previous year (1,321 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dallas County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

28.3%

Employer Coverage

31.6%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.86%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Selma, AL declined by 8.99% from 11.4% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Selma, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.