Selma, AL is a small town located in Dallas County with an estimated population of 18,429 people and a population density of 1,207.26 people per square mile. The town has a vibrant business culture with establishments such as Selma Hardware Company, John’s Grocery, and the Old Time Music Hall providing goods and services to local residents. Outdoor enthusiasts can find plenty to do year-round in Selma with opportunities for fishing, camping, and hiking in nearby Smith Lake Park or along the Alabama River Trail System. Additionally, there are numerous cultural organizations throughout the city that help to celebrate Selma’s rich history such as the National Voting Rights Museum & Institute and its annual voting rights march reenactment “Bloody Sunday”. Lastly residents can enjoy a variety of local sporting events at the Mclain Scott Sports Complex including baseball games for all ages.
The population in Selma is 18,429. There are 1,335 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Selma is 38.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Selma is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Selma
- 30.1% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 12.0% are married with children
- 42.0% have children, but are single
Race in Selma
- 17.0% are White
- 80.2% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander