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Selma, AL vs Jackson, MS

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- Jackson is 0% more densely populated than Selma.
- People are 13.1% more likely to be married in Jackson.
- The Median Age is 5.1 years younger in Jackson.
 Selma, ALJackson, MSUnited States
 Population18,429156,803329,725,481
 Female Population56.0%53.8%50.5%
 Male Population44.0%46.2%49.5%
 Median Age38.633.538.4
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 Population - 201020,767173,703309,327,143
 Population - 200020,512184,256285,036,114
 Population - 199023,755196,637251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now-18.7%-14.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-29.8%-19.7%30.8%
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 Population Density1,334.61,411.893.4
 Land Area13.8111.13,531,905.4
 Water Area0.62.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Selma, ALJackson, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.2%7.0%5.9%
 Age 5 to 95.7%6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%7.3%6.6%
 Age 15 to 175.0%3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.6%5.4%4.0%
 Age 21 to 244.6%6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.3%15.6%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4410.4%11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%11.0%12.6%
 Age 55 to 596.2%5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.5%6.3%6.3%
 Age 65 to 7411.1%8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%3.5%4.5%
 Age 85 and over1.9%1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Selma, ALJackson, MSUnited States
 White13.7%14.5%59.4%
 Black84.0%82.6%12.2%
 Asian1.4%0.3%5.6%
 Native American0.3%0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.0%0.2%
 Other0.0%0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.4%0.9%3.2%
 Hispanic0.2%1.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Selma, ALJackson, MSUnited States
 Married Population30.1%34.0%49.8%
     Currently Married26.0%30.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.1%4.1%1.8%
 Single Population69.9%66.0%50.2%
 Never Married48.0%48.2%33.8%
 Divorced13.6%11.8%10.8%
 Widowed8.4%6.0%5.6%
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 Household Size2.492.422.60
 Households7,23961,942124,010,992
 Family Households3,47235,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children10.3%18.2%30.5%
     Married couple, no children35.9%28.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,76726,29543,255,233
     Single householder, w/children34.7%33.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children19.2%19.8%10.8%
Reviews for Selma    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Really a pit of horrid. This place is so racist. I would not recommend for anyone. White folks should stay away it’s not  More

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Over 6 years ago

Awful place to live it’s boring, nothing going on here at  More

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Over 16 years ago

Selma isn't the place for me, but it does have a lot to offer. There is enormous amounts of history in Selma. Being the mother of three, I don't think it such a great  More

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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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