Selma

Dallas County, Alabama

Population 37K |Median income $35,627 |1 hospital

Population

36,858

Dallas County

Median Income

$35,627

-48% vs avg

Median Home Value

$94,600

-58% vs avg

Median Age

41.2

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

37K-14%

Median Income

$35,627+34%

Median Home Value

$94,600+25%

Poverty Rate

31%-13%

Unemployment

11%-45%

Economics

Median Rent

$733/mo

Poverty Rate

31% +118% vs avg

Unemployment 11%

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.5%

Work From Home 6%

Public Transit 0.7%

Population

African American 70%

White 27%

Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%

Asian 0.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

55.2%

Obesity

46.3%

Short Sleep Duration

46%

Physical Inactivity

38%

Diabetes

22.4%

Current Smoking

19.5%

Frequent Mental Distress

18.4%

Frequent Physical Distress

17.3%

Lack of Health Insurance

12.3%

Current Asthma

11.6%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 84.2%

Dental Visit 48.3%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking

10.1%

Coronary Heart Disease

9.6%

Stroke

6.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

VAUGHAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY CAMPUS

SELMA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Selma Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Selma, AL? ▼

Selma, AL has a population of 36,858 people, located in Dallas County, Alabama.

What is the median household income in Selma? ▼

The median household income in Selma, AL is $35,627 per year. The poverty rate is 31%.

What is the median home value in Selma? ▼

The median home value in Selma, AL is $94,600. Median rent is $733/month.

What are the top health concerns in Selma? ▼

The top health indicators in Selma include High Blood Pressure (55.2%), Obesity (46.3%), Short Sleep Duration (46%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Selma? ▼

Selma has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Selma? ▼

The median age in Selma, AL is 41.2 years. 17.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Selma, AL is located in Dallas County, Alabama. With a population of 37K and a median household income of $35,627, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Selma area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Dallas County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.