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Selma, AL

Founded 1815Dallas CountyElev. 38 m
Population
17,442
Median home
$102,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Selma

Selma is a city in Alabama with about 17,442 residents. Selma was founded in 1815 and sits in Dallas County. The median age is 39.4 and the median household income is $32,184. Homes carry a median value of $102,500, and about 46% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (81%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,442
Median age
39.4
Median household income
$32,184
Per-capita income
$24,726
Poverty rate
28.3%
High-school grad or higher
88.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19%
Unemployment
14.4%
Avg. commute
24.2 min
Work from home
5.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White16%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Black81%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.4%
Production, transportation & material moving24.9%
Service17.7%
Sales & office14.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$102,500
Median gross rent
$723/mo
Owner-occupied
46.1%
Median year built
1969
Households
7,796
Avg. household size
2.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Selma has 17 public schools — 8 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading12%
Math7%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Dallas County Career Technical CenterHighGrades 7–12
Saints Virtual AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Selma High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Southside High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
School Of Discovery Genesis CenterMiddleGrades 6–6
The RBHudson STEAM AcademyMiddleGrades 7–8
Tipton Durant Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Brantley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Bruce K Craig Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
Clark Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Edgewood Elementary SchoolElementary
Meadowview Elementary SchoolElementary
Payne Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Sophia P Kingston Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime145% above national
Selma944
Alabama405
United States386
↑ 94% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime14% above national
Selma2,218
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Selma Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Selma.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Dallas County
LightningRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Selma is in Dallas County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Selma was founded in 1815 and sits in Dallas County. Elevation ~38 m.

Map of Selma
Selma, AL
Where Selma is
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Historic places

15 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal ChurchFirst Baptist ChurchMarshall's GroveMorgan, John Tyler, HouseRiverdaleSt. Paul's Episcopal ChurchSturdivant HallU.S. Post Office Building
Notable people from Selma
Mia HammJeff SessionsJo BonnerSuzan DelBeneBull ConnorMinnie Bruce PrattAnn BedsoleCharles DavisClara Weaver ParrishW. C. Morrow
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Nearby cities
Prattville (34 mi)Millbrook (39 mi)Montgomery (45 mi)Calera (52 mi)Alabaster (56 mi)Helena (61 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Selma, AL (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Selma, Alabama.

Charles Anthony Williams, 66
Selma · Dallas County · 36701
AKA Rod X
Donald Patrick Smith, 73
Selma · Dallas County · 36703
AKA None None
Anthony Tony Brown, 64
Selma · Dallas County · 36703
AKA Anthony Brown, Anthony Toney Brown
Richard Paul Witcher, 63
Selma · Dallas County · 36703
AKA Richie Rich, Donnie Riley
James Edward Carter, 74
Selma · Dallas County · 36701
AKA X Eight Ball
James Howard Anderson, 74
Selma · 36703

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Selma — frequently asked

What is the population of Selma, Alabama?
Selma has a population of about 17,442, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Selma?
The median home value in Selma is $102,500, and the median gross rent is $723/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Selma safe? What is the crime rate?
Selma Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 944 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Selma face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dallas County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, drought, heat wave.
How many schools are in Selma?
Selma has 17 public schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Selma?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Selma. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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