Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama

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Population in 2010: 2,671.
Population change since 2000: -23.7%
Males: 997  (37.4%)
Females: 1,674  (62.6%)
Median resident age:

32.1 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 36701.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,456 (it was $11,591 in 2000)
Selmont-West Selmont:

$35,456
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,304 (it was $9,602 in 2000)

Selmont-West Selmont CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $58,344 (it was $30,500 in 2000)
Selmont-West Selmont:

$58,344
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $70,652; detached houses: $62,614; mobile homes: $72,347

Median gross rent in 2022: $749.

March 2022 cost of living index in Selmont-West Selmont: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.5%
(38.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.9% for Black residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 96.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Selmont-West Selmont, AL (2022)
    • 1,50678.8%Black alone
    • 41721.8%Two or more races
    • 422.2%White alone
    • 10.05%Other race alone
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Ancestries: English (17.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 3.28 square miles.

Population density: 815 people per square mile   (low).

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15 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.4%
Alabama:

2.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $207 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $245 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Montgomery, AL (42.5 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (528.0 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Selma, AL (1.7 miles ),
Craig-Tyler, AL (1.7 miles ),
Sardis, AL (2.7 miles ),
Valley Grande, AL (3.0 miles ),
Benton, AL (3.5 miles),
Orrville, AL (3.9 miles ),
Carlowville, AL (4.0 miles ),
Benton-Collirene, AL (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 32.38 N, Longitude: 87.01 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 334

Distribution of median household income in Selmont-West Selmont, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Selmont-West Selmont, AL in 2022
Selmont-West Selmont satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.8%
Alabama:

2.6%
Historical population in Selmont-West Selmont, AL
Historical housing units in Selmont-West Selmont, AL
Most common industries in Selmont-West Selmont, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.5%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Food (4.4%)
  • Apparel (4.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.8%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.9%)
  • Food (8.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.3%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.7%)
  • Apparel (9.0%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (7.7%)
  • Beverage & tobacco products (7.2%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Private households (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Selmont-West Selmont, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.4%)
  • Construction laborers (4.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.5%)
  • Construction laborers (8.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (20.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (15.5%)
  • Cashiers (9.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.9%)

Average climate in Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama

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Tornado activity:

Selmont-West Selmont-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 38% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/6/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.0 miles away from the Selmont-West Selmont place center killed one person and injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/1/2007, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.6 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Selmont-West Selmont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 89% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 88.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 72.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 166.5 miles away from Selmont-West Selmont center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 57.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 104.6 miles away from Selmont-West Selmont center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 166.5 miles away from Selmont-West Selmont center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dallas County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Hurricanes: 6, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Selmont-West Selmont:

  • WARREN MANOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; SELMA, AL)
  • FMC DALLAS COUNTY (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; SELMA, AL)
  • PARK PLACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; SELMA, AL)
  • FMC SELMA (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; SELMA, AL)
  • VAUGHAN REG MED CENTER PARKWAY CAMPUS Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; SELMA, AL)
  • LIGHTHOUSE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; SELMA, AL)
  • FMC VALLEY CREEK (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; SELMA, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Selmont-West Selmont:

  • Alabama State University (about 42 miles; Montgomery, AL; Full-time enrollment: 5,457)
  • Faulkner University (about 47 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Auburn University at Montgomery (about 49 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 4,092)
  • University of Montevallo (about 52 miles; Montevallo, AL; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • Shelton State Community College (about 61 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 4,106)
  • The University of Alabama (about 66 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 30,931)
  • University of West Alabama (about 71 miles; Livingston, AL; FT enrollment: 3,394)

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Churches in Selmont-West Selmont include: Zion Church (A), Selmont Community Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Dallas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.9%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.2%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Selmont-West Selmont:

Marital status in Selmont-West Selmont, AL
  • Never married: 62.1%
  • Now married: 18.1%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

For population 25 years and over in Selmont-West Selmont:

  • High school or higher: 90.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 20.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Selmont-West Selmont, AL (based on Dallas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant16,76473
Black Protestant6,39834
Mainline Protestant2,43826
Catholic5362
Other4105
None17,274-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 11
Dallas County:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Dallas County:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Dallas County:

0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Dallas County:

9.54 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
This county:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

15.1%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

41.2%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Dallas County:

8.9%
Alabama:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Selmont-West Selmont:

45.8%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.5%
Alabama:

45.7%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.7
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.4%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Selmont-West Selmont:

14.3%
State:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Selmont-West Selmont:

6.6
Alabama:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

36.9%
Alabama:

34.4%

General health condition:
Here:

51.5%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

84.2%
Alabama:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Selmont-West Selmont, AL Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Selmont-West Selmont:

  • WMRK (1340 AM; 1 kW; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALEXANDER B/C CO. INC.)
  • WHBB (1490 AM; 1 kW; SELMA, AL; Owner: BROADSOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJUS (1310 AM; 5 kW; MARION, AL; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH)
  • WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WACV (1170 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Selmont-West Selmont:

  • WALX (100.9 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALEXANDER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDXX (100.1 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: BROADSOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAQU (91.1 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WJAM-FM (97.3 FM; ORRVILLE, AL; Owner: SCOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAPR (88.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: UA-ASU-TSU EDUCATIONAL RADIO CORP.)
  • W232AN (94.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WBFZ (105.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: IMANI COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, INC)
  • WLWI-FM (92.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQLD (104.3 FM; LUVERNE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZHT (105.7 FM; TROY, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMXS (103.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVFG (107.5 FM; UNIONTOWN, AL; Owner: CHARLES E. JONES, JR.)
  • WQKS-FM (96.1 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)

TV broadcast stations around Selmont-West Selmont:

  • WBIH (Channel 29; SELMA, AL; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W24CK (Channel 24; SELMA, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WAKA (Channel 8; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WNCF (Channel 32; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 32 MONTGOMERY LLC)
  • WRJM-TV (Channel 67; TROY, AL; Owner: JOSIE PARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSFA (Channel 12; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WCOV-TV (Channel 20; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: WOODS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
Selmont-West Selmont fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Selmont-West Selmont fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 446ft / 136mTotal length
  • $48,080,000Total costs
  • 58,727Total average daily traffic
  • 6,111Total average daily truck traffic
  • 78,796Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic
New bridges in Selmont-West Selmont, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 71970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Selmont-West Selmont, AL
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Selmont-West Selmont, AL
  • 49.7%Electricity
  • 46.3%Utility gas
  • 4.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Selmont-West Selmont, AL
  • 83.7%Electricity
  • 16.3%Utility gas


Selmont-West Selmont compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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