Utilities & Infrastructure in Selma, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

48.7%

of households

No Internet

14.6%

of households

Total Households

7,796

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
48.7%
Cellular Data Plan
78.4%
Satellite
11.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
25.7%
No Internet Access
14.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.6%

of households

Smartphone

83.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

47.0%

of households

Tablet

34.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.6%
Smartphone
83.3%
Desktop / Laptop
47.0%
Tablet
34.9%
Smartphone Only
34.4%
No Computer
11.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

25,986

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OFCommunityGround water21,8340
DALLAS COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITYCommunityGround water4,1520

83.4% of households in Selma have broadband internet access. 48.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 25.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.6% of households have no internet access. 34.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 25,986 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.