Selma, Alabama
Selma: city in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States
About
Selma is a city located in the county of Dallas in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,756. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,671 inhabitants.
The city was created 211 years ago in 1814.
Quick Facts about Selma
| Population | 16,671 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Dallas County |
| Postal code | 36701–36703 |
| Phone Area Codes | 334 |
| Official name | Moore's Bluff, Selma, Écor Bienville |
| Water as percent of area | 4.12% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.88% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.4074,-87.0211 |
| Altitude | 125 feet / 38 meters |
| Capital city | Selma is capital of Dallas County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1815 (211 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:36:50 (24th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -24.5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Selma is located at 32°24'26"N 87°1'16"W (32.4073600, -87.0211000).
Selma map
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Selma decreased by 24.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,756 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,497 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,181 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,762 | -2.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,578 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,229 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,783 | -2.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,314 | -2.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,799 | -2.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,231 | -3.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,671 | -3.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,231 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,756 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -17.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,971 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,756 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.5% |
| White only, percent : | 16.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 82.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 15.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 897 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.2% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $87,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,042 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $329 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $612 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,612 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 75.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,963 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 168,717 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 322,849 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,942 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $27,030 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,773 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 37.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,537 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 734 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 601 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 831 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 568 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 188 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,206 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,503.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.81 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $87,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,042 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $329 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $612 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,612 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 75.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,963 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 168,717 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 322,849 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,942 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $27,030 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,773 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 37.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,537 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 734 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 601 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 831 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 568 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 188 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,206 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,503.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.81 |
Best Things to Do in Selma
1Edmund Pettus Bridge
Selma, AL 36703, United States View details
Phone: +18004573562 | Website available
2National Voting Rights Museum and Institute
6 US-80 East, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13345264340 | Website available
3Selma Interpretive Center
2 Broad St, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13348720509 | Website available
4Slavery & Civil War Museum
1410 Water Ave, Selma, AL 36703, United States View details
Phone: +13345264000 | Website available
5Sturdivant Hall Museum
713 Mabry St, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13348725626
Where to Eat in Selma
1KFC
1326 Highland Ave, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13348727513 | Website available
2Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
618 Highland Ave, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13348726531 | Website available
3Captain D's
1516 W Highland Ave, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13348727000 | Website available
4Church's Chicken
1208 Broad St, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13348771129 | Website available
5American Deli
405 Highland Ave, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13345264446 | Website available
Where to Stay in Selma
1Hampton Inn Selma
2200 W Highland Ave, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13348769995 | Website available
2Holiday Inn Express & Suites Selma
2000 Lincoln Way, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13348741000 | Website available
3Quality Inn Edmund Pettus Bridge Area
2420 N Broad St, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13348748600 | Website available
4Baymont by Wyndham Selma
2420 N Broad St, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13348748600 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Selma
1Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Information
912 Selma Ave, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13348757241 | Website available
2Selma Welcome Center
14 Broad St, Selma, AL 36701, United States View details
Phone: +13348744864 | Website available
3City Hall
222 Broad St, Selma, AL 36701 View details
Phone: +13348742111
4Selma City Treasurer
222 Broad St, Selma, AL 36701 View details
Phone: +13348741234
People born in Selma (80)
People born in Selma, including association football player Mia Hamm, former United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Birmingham, Alabama public safety commissioner during the Civil Rights Movement Bull Connor, .
More notable people
- Charles Davis (Azerbaijani basketballer) he was born in 18/04/1984
- Cornelia Sharpe (American actress) she was born in 03/10/1947
- Jo Bonner (Alabama Republican politician) he was born in 19/11/1959
- Moses Anderson (Roman Catholic prelate) he was born in 09/09/1928
- Johnny Moore (American rhythm and blues singer; member of the Drifters) he was born in 14/12/1934
- Kathryn Tucker Windham (American storyteller, writer and photographer) she was born in 02/06/1918
- Suzan DelBene (American politician) she was born in 17/02/1962
- Samuel Francis Hobbs (American politician) he was born in 05/10/1887
- William Lehman (American politician) he was born in 05/10/1913
- William Benjamin Craig (American politician) he was born in 02/11/1877
- Ben Obomanu (American football wide receiver) he was born in 30/10/1983
- Jai Miller (American baseball player) he was born in 17/01/1985
- Cal Ramsey (American basketball player) he was born in 13/07/1937
- Howard W. Gilmore (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 29/09/1902
- Alison Elizabeth Taylor (American artist) she was born in 01/01/1973
- Bill Corr (American government official) he was born in 21/07/1948
- Bill Moss (American singer) he was born in 22/05/1931
- Candy Harris (American baseball player) he was born in 17/09/1947
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Selma, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102058 | Selma University | Selma (AL) | 36701 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Selma, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLA | Selma, AL | 434 Broad Street | BUS |
| MAA | Marion, AL | 26400 Alabama Highway 14 | BUS |
| CMD | Camden, AL | 8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n | BUS |
| BRR | Brent, AL | 10393 Alabama Highway 5 | BUS |
| MGM | Montgomery, AL | 950 West South Boulevard | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Selma.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Selma Post Office | Selma (AL) | 36703 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Selma, California city in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States with a population of 24,370 people.
- Selma, Texas City in Bexar County, Texas, United States with a population of 13,130 people.
- Selma, North Carolina town of the United States with a population of 7,323 people.
- Selma, Michigan township in Wexford County, Michigan with a population of 2,145 people.
- Selma, Indiana human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 806 people.
Other cities in Dallas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dallas County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Grande | 3,468 | City in Dallas County, Alabama, United States |
| Brookwood | 1,833 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Orrville | 163 | Human settlement in Dallas County, Alabama, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Selma distances to largest Alabama cities