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Selma, AL


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Selma, Alabama

Selma, Alabama is 42 miles W of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 178 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Dallas county. The population of the city is 20,512.

The People and Families of Selma

In Selma, about 38% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Selma.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Selma had a median family income of $28,345. The people of Selma can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Selma political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,625. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Selma Housing

Of the housing in Selma, approximately 53% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Selma, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Selma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySelma Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySelma Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySelma Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Selma Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Selma Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Selma, AL

Comparing Selma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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