Selma SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Selma summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Selma. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Selma is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Selma is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Selma is $79,208.
The median income in Selma is $33,197.
Selma's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Selma Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Selma | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Selma, AL Weather
The average high in Selma is 75.6° and the average low is 52.8°.
There are 74.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 52.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Selma |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 52.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Selma, AL Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Selma
I lived in Selma from the age of 2 to 11. It IS very dangerous. However, if you have a St. Bernard and help out everyone in the city, looking past race, you are respected. But yeah, no where near BHam.
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Selma Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Selma
The current population in Selma is 17,057. The population has decreased 17.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,057 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 17,442 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 17,875 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 18,429 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 17,762 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 18,276 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 18,804 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 19,176 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 19,650 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 19,987 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 20,276 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 20,391 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 20,559 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 20,623 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 20,591 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Selma
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Selma is:
14.8% White with 2,527 White residents.
82.5% African American with 14,074 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 45 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 199 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 17 Other residents.
0.8% Two Or More with 132 Two Or More residents.
0.4% Hispanic with 63 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Selma | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14.8% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 82.5% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Selma
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Selma is 56.0% female with 9,548 female residents.
Selma is 44.0% male with 7,509 male residents.
| Gender | Selma | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.0% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.0% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Selma for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Selma completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Selma completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Selma completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Selma completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Selma completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Selma completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Selma completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Selma completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Selma completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Selma | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Selma, Alabama
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12.5% of households in Selma earn Less than $10,000.
13.0% of households in Selma earn $10,000 to $14,999.
18.1% of households in Selma earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Selma earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.8% of households in Selma earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.0% of households in Selma earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.9% of households in Selma earn $75,000 to $99,999.
6.9% of households in Selma earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.1% of households in Selma earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.6% of households in Selma earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Selma | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.5% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13.0% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.1% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.0% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.9% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.9% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
