Economy & Jobs — Selma, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $33,197 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$36,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,726 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,267 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.3% |
| Manufacturing | 19.6% |
| Retail | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 27 |
| Law Offices | 25 |
| Gas Stations | 24 |
| Physician Offices | 20 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Home Health | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
