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Selma, AL vs Bessemer, AL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bessemer has been positive.
- Bessemer has 3.0% more unemployment than Selma.
- Bessemer job growth has increased by 0.2% in the past 10 years.
 Selma, ALBessemer, ALUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth14.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-14.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Selma    3 Reviews

Over 4 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 7 years ago

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

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Over 17 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 Bessemer    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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