Selma Metro Area
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Selma Metro Area Legal Resources Back to top
Alabama Law
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Supreme Court - Alabama has three appellate courts - the Supreme Court, the Court of Civil Appeals, and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution - The Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized to develop, implement, administer, assist, and manage alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs in the courts, neighborhoods, educational facilities and government agencies within the State of Alabama.
Board of Pardons & Paroles - The mission of this agency is to enhance the safety of citizens by providing the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Courts, which have probationary powers, with investigation and supervision of adult felony offenders who are placed on parole and probation.
State Law Library - The Alabama Supreme Court and State Law Library is the oldest law library in Alabama having been established in 1828 as the Library Society of the Bench and Bar of the Supreme Court, a private non-profit organization whose goal was to provide a library for the exclusive use of the Bench and Bar of the Supreme Court of the State.
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Department of Forensic Sciences - The Department of Forensic Sciences is the scientific arm of investigative agencies, with duties to assist sheriffs, police chiefs, coroners, state officials, and other law enforcement agencies in investigations of deaths and crimes.
Legislative Reference Service - Provides legal services to the Alabama legislature, the governor, and other state officers.
Alabama Legislature Information System Online
State Attorney General Federal Courts U.S. Supreme Court
- US Attorneys [ Mobile - Main Office ]
- Public Defenders [ Main Office ]
- Bankruptcy Administrator [ Main Office - Mobile ]
- Bankruptcy Court [ Main Office - Mobile ]
- District Court [ Main Office - Mobile ]
- Pretrial Services [ Main Office - Mobile ]
- Probation Office [ Main Office - Mobile | Selma ]
Selma Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 46,365
- Land Area (2000): 2,540.034 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 32.793 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 20,450
Selma Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 48,868 | 52.16% |
Rural, Farm | 2,850 | 3.04% |
Rural, Non-farm | 41,962 | 44.79% |
Selma Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Selma Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 19,345 | 17,140 | 2,205 | 11.40% | 114 |
1991 | 19,535 | 17,151 | 2,383 | 12.20% | 122 |
1992 | 19,903 | 17,396 | 2,507 | 12.60% | 126 |
1993 | 20,027 | 17,302 | 2,726 | 13.61% | 136 |
1994 | 20,347 | 18,201 | 2,146 | 10.55% | 106 |
1995 | 20,803 | 18,470 | 2,332 | 11.21% | 112 |
1996 | 19,962 | 17,795 | 2,167 | 10.85% | 108 |
1997 | 20,068 | 18,082 | 1,986 | 9.90% | 99 |
1998 | 19,818 | 18,032 | 1,787 | 9.01% | 90 |
1999 | 19,693 | 17,732 | 1,961 | 9.96% | 100 |
2000 | 17,927 | 16,643 | 1,283 | 7.16% | 72 |
2001 | 17,582 | 16,105 | 1,477 | 8.40% | 84 |
2002 | 17,059 | 15,279 | 1,780 | 10.43% | 104 |
2003 | 16,566 | 14,856 | 1,710 | 10.32% | 103 |
2004 | 16,070 | 14,616 | 1,453 | 9.04% | 90 |
2005 | 15,687 | 14,521 | 1,166 | 7.43% | 74 |
2006 | 15,749 | 14,609 | 1,141 | 7.24% | 72 |
2007 | 15,505 | 14,343 | 1,161 | 7.49% | 75 |
2008 | 15,450 | 14,014 | 1,437 | 9.30% | 93 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 15,526 | 14,236 | 1,290 | 8.31% | 83 |
Feb 2008 | 15,425 | 14,262 | 1,163 | 7.54% | 75 |
Mar 2008 | 15,446 | 14,284 | 1,162 | 7.52% | 75 |
Apr 2008 | 15,341 | 14,117 | 1,224 | 7.98% | 80 |
May 2008 | 15,377 | 14,162 | 1,215 | 7.90% | 79 |
Jun 2008 | 15,629 | 14,005 | 1,624 | 10.39% | 104 |
Jul 2008 | 15,578 | 13,810 | 1,768 | 11.35% | 113 |
Aug 2008 | 15,439 | 13,652 | 1,787 | 11.57% | 116 |
Sep 2008 | 15,293 | 13,596 | 1,697 | 11.10% | 111 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Selma Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 1,748 | 11.03% |
2. | Paper Manufacturing | 1,432 | 9.03% |
3. | Educational Services | 896 | 5.65% |
4. | Machinery Manufacturing | 778 | 4.91% |
5. | Public Administration | 728 | 4.59% |
6. | Accommodation and Food Services | 594 | 3.75% |
7. | Health Care | 570 | 3.60% |
8. | Food Manufacturing | 550 | 3.47% |
9. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 548 | 3.46% |
10. | Metal Manufactuing | 482 | 3.04% |
11. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 474 | 2.99% |
12. | Truck Transportation | 446 | 2.81% |
13. | Repair and Maintenance | 436 | 2.75% |
14. | Wood Manufacturing | 354 | 2.23% |
15. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 308 | 1.94% |
16. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 306 | 1.93% |
17. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 306 | 1.93% |
18. | Utilities | 266 | 1.68% |
19. | Department and Other General Stores | 256 | 1.62% |
20. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 254 | 1.60% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 2,564 | 17.17% |
2. | Educational Services | 1,908 | 12.78% |
3. | Public Administration | 1,172 | 7.85% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1,144 | 7.66% |
5. | Department and Other General Stores | 526 | 3.52% |
6. | Finance and Insurance | 524 | 3.51% |
7. | Apparel Manufacturing | 472 | 3.16% |
8. | Social Assistance | 436 | 2.92% |
9. | Food and Beverage Stores | 432 | 2.89% |
10. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 366 | 2.45% |
11. | Personal and Laundry Services | 318 | 2.13% |
12. | Food Manufacturing | 314 | 2.10% |
13. | Paper Manufacturing | 300 | 2.01% |
14. | Private Household Services | 280 | 1.88% |
15. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 264 | 1.77% |
16. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 246 | 1.65% |
17. | Metal Manufactuing | 226 | 1.51% |
18. | Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing | 216 | 1.45% |
19. | Gasoline Stations | 208 | 1.39% |
20. | Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing | 192 | 1.29% |
Selma Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Production Occupations | 1,600 | 10.09% |
2. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 1,064 | 6.71% |
3. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 848 | 5.35% |
4. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 830 | 5.24% |
5. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 756 | 4.77% |
6. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 652 | 4.11% |
7. | Other Management Occupations | 510 | 3.22% |
8. | Vehicle Mechanics | 500 | 3.15% |
9. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 454 | 2.86% |
10. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 454 | 2.86% |
11. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 438 | 2.76% |
12. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 388 | 2.45% |
13. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 358 | 2.26% |
14. | Other Construction Trades | 356 | 2.25% |
15. | Construction Laborers | 344 | 2.17% |
16. | Electricians | 306 | 1.93% |
17. | Law Enforcement Workers | 292 | 1.84% |
18. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 256 | 1.62% |
19. | Other Material Moving Workers | 254 | 1.60% |
20. | Carpenters | 252 | 1.59% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Secretaries and Admins | 1,028 | 6.88% |
2. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 962 | 6.44% |
3. | Other Production Occupations | 902 | 6.04% |
4. | Cashiers | 846 | 5.67% |
5. | Other Office and Admin Support | 674 | 4.51% |
6. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 580 | 3.88% |
7. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 578 | 3.87% |
8. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 574 | 3.84% |
9. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 538 | 3.60% |
10. | Other Management Occupations | 486 | 3.25% |
11. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 484 | 3.24% |
12. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 476 | 3.19% |
13. | Registered Nurses | 474 | 3.17% |
14. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 456 | 3.05% |
15. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 438 | 2.93% |
16. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 386 | 2.59% |
17. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 376 | 2.52% |
18. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 330 | 2.21% |
19. | Other Personal Care, Not child care | 262 | 1.75% |
20. | Waiters and Waitresses | 222 | 1.49% |
Selma Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 30,328 | 43.26% |
15-35 hours | 4,807 | 6.86% |
1-14 hours | 1,855 | 2.65% |
No regular hours | 33,116 | 47.24% |
Selma Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 1,620 | 5.40% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 1,082 | 3.61% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 1,906 | 6.36% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 2,799 | 9.34% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 3,849 | 12.84% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 4,923 | 16.42% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 4,870 | 16.25% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 2,144 | 7.15% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 744 | 2.48% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 1,322 | 4.41% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 538 | 1.79% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 198 | 0.66% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 1,754 | 5.85% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 2,228 | 7.43% |
Selma Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 1,020 | 3.40% |
5-9 | 4,095 | 13.66% |
10-14 | 6,087 | 20.31% |
15-19 | 6,221 | 20.75% |
20-24 | 4,162 | 13.88% |
25-29 | 1,204 | 4.02% |
30-34 | 2,883 | 9.62% |
35-39 | 246 | 0.82% |
40-44 | 264 | 0.88% |
45-59 | 1,572 | 5.24% |
60-89 | 1,152 | 3.84% |
At least 90 | 1,071 | 3.57% |
Selma Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 158 | 0.53% | 22,631 | 75.49% |
30-44 | 32 | 0.11% | 3,361 | 11.21% |
45-59 | 12 | 0.04% | 1,560 | 5.20% |
At least 60 | 60 | 0.20% | 2,163 | 7.22% |
Selma Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 24 | 0.08% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 4,306 | 14.19% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 24,790 | 81.71% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 261 | 0.86% |
Public transportation | 262 | 0.86% |
Walked | 334 | 1.10% |
Worked at home | 363 | 1.20% |
Selma Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 35,738 (91,652 people)
Families (2000): 25,244 (79,314 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 6,037
People at same address in 1995: 56,555
Selma Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 9,656 | 26.79% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 3,602 | 10.00% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 3,150 | 8.74% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 2,397 | 6.65% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 2,290 | 6.35% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 1,816 | 5.04% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 1,960 | 5.44% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 1,567 | 4.35% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 1,224 | 3.40% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 2,401 | 6.66% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 2,442 | 6.78% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 1,998 | 5.54% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 720 | 2.00% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 261 | 0.72% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 230 | 0.64% |
$200,000 or more | 324 | 0.90% |
Selma Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 4,952 | 27.76% |
Family, 2 people | 4,925 | 27.60% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 334 | 1.87% |
Family, 3 people | 3,224 | 18.07% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 36 | 0.20% |
Family, 4 people | 2,500 | 14.01% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 18 | 0.10% |
Family, 5 people | 1,175 | 6.59% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 1 | 0.01% |
Family, 6 people | 393 | 2.20% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 5 | 0.03% |
Family, 7 or more people | 277 | 1.55% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 1 | 0.01% |
Selma Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 23,611 | 27.70% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 6,280 | 7.37% |
Public Assistance | 1,854 | 2.18% |
Retirement | 6,181 | 7.25% |
Self Employment | 2,720 | 3.19% |
Social Security | 10,900 | 12.79% |
Supplemental Security | 4,467 | 5.24% |
Wage / Salary | 22,907 | 26.87% |
Other | 6,318 | 7.41% |
Selma Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 8,512 | 57.76% |
With children under 18 | 6,225 | 42.24% |
Selma Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 2,953 | 9.31% |
Married | 16,715 | 52.68% |
Never Married | 10,768 | 33.93% |
Widowed | 1,296 | 4.08% |
Selma Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 3,728 | 9.26% |
Married | 17,722 | 44.03% |
Never Married | 12,634 | 31.39% |
Widowed | 6,163 | 15.31% |
Selma Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Selma Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 6,415 | 9.58% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 14,052 | 20.99% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 22,186 | 33.15% |
Some college, no degree | 12,408 | 18.54% |
Associate degree | 3,508 | 5.24% |
Bachelors degree | 5,180 | 7.74% |
Graduate or professional degree | 3,185 | 4.76% |
Selma Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 1,355 | 2.92% | 492 | 1.06% | 1,847 | 3.98% |
Kindergarten | 1,218 | 2.63% | 146 | 0.31% | 1,364 | 2.94% |
Grades 1-4 | 5,136 | 11.08% | 463 | 1.00% | 5,599 | 12.08% |
Grades 5-8 | 5,867 | 12.65% | 792 | 1.71% | 6,659 | 14.36% |
Grades 9-12 | 5,865 | 12.65% | 1,269 | 2.74% | 7,134 | 15.39% |
Undergrad college | 2,688 | 5.80% | 731 | 1.58% | 3,419 | 7.37% |
Graduate or professional school | 276 | 0.60% | 112 | 0.24% | 388 | 0.84% |
Total | 22,405 | 48.32% | 4,005 | 8.64% | 26,410 | 56.96% |
Selma Metro Area Business Information Back to top
Selma Metro Area Businesses Changes By Year
Year | Business Births | Business Deaths |
---|---|---|
2003 | 72 | 74 |
2004 | 76 | 73 |
Selma Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Selma Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 63,911 | 68.96% |
Below Poverty Level | 28,767 | 31.04% |
Selma Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Selma Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 6,994 | 15.08% |
10-19 Years | 7,800 | 16.82% |
20-29 Years | 5,581 | 12.04% |
30-39 Years | 5,896 | 12.72% |
40-49 Years | 6,656 | 14.36% |
50-59 Years | 4,976 | 10.73% |
60-69 Years | 3,806 | 8.21% |
70-79 Years | 2,956 | 6.38% |
80-89 Years | 1,423 | 3.07% |
90+ Years | 277 | 0.60% |
Selma Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 21,092 | 45.49% |
Female | 25,273 | 54.51% |
Selma Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
African-American | 29,201 | 62.98% |
Caucasian | 16,417 | 35.41% |
Hispanic/Latino | 290 | 0.63% |
Multiracial | 223 | 0.48% |
Asian | 157 | 0.34% |
Amerindian | 47 | 0.10% |
Other Race | 26 | 0.06% |
Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Selma Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 7,018 | 32.75% |
2. | English | 3,933 | 18.35% |
3. | Irish | 2,915 | 13.60% |
4. | German | 2,470 | 11.53% |
5. | Scotch Irish | 988 | 4.61% |
6. | African | 752 | 3.51% |
7. | Scottish | 670 | 3.13% |
8. | European | 461 | 2.15% |
9. | French Non-Basque | 446 | 2.08% |
10. | Dutch | 382 | 1.78% |
Selma Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 84,629 | 97.49% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 1,114 | 1.28% |
3. | French | 337 | 0.39% |
4. | German | 192 | 0.22% |
5. | African | 114 | 0.13% |
6. | Vietnamese | 92 | 0.11% |
7. | Thai | 76 | 0.09% |
8. | Scandinavian | 34 | 0.04% |
9. | Gujarathi | 28 | 0.03% |
10. | Korean | 28 | 0.03% |
Selma Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 93,031 | 99.31% |
Naturalized immigrant | 276 | 0.29% |
Not a citizen | 373 | 0.40% |
Selma Metro Area Counties Back to top
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