Demographics in Selma, AL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Selma?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

17,442

Male

7,681

44.0%

Female

9,761

56.0%

Median Age

39.4

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

16.5%

Black

81.2%

Hispanic

0.7%

Asian

1.2%

Two or More

0.5%

Other

0.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

12.9%

High School or Higher

36.6%

Foreign Born

3.0%

Veterans

4.6%

Married

27.5%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Selma, AL has a population of 17,442 with a median age of 39.4. The racial makeup is 16.5% White, 0.7% Hispanic, 81.2% Black, 1.2% Asian. About 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.0%.