Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama facts for kids
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Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama
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The Gateway to Selma
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 Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.32 sq mi (8.59 km2) |
| • Land | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 117 ft (36 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,158 |
| • Density | 658.33/sq mi (254.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-69180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402837 |
Selmont-West Selmont is a special kind of community in Dallas County, Alabama, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a place for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 2,158 people lived there.
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Where is Selmont-West Selmont?
Selmont-West Selmont is located in the eastern part of Dallas County. It sits on the south side of the Alabama River. The river separates it from the city of Selma, which is the main city of the county.
The famous Edmund Pettus Bridge crosses the Alabama River. This bridge connects Selmont-West Selmont to Selma. It carries U.S. Route 80 over the river. The area of Selmont-West Selmont is about 8.6 square kilometers (3.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2,270 | — | |
| 1980 | 5,255 | 131.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,823 | −27.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,502 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,671 | −23.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,158 | −19.2% | |
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The number of people living in Selmont-West Selmont has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 2,671 people living in the community. By 2020, the population was 2,158.
Who Lives in Selmont-West Selmont?
In 2010, most people in Selmont-West Selmont were Black or African American, making up about 93.9% of the population. About 4.5% were White. A small number of people were Native American or from two or more races. About 1.5% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The community had 999 households in 2010. Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.67 people.
The age of people living in Selmont-West Selmont varied. About 27.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.3% were 65 years or older. The average age was around 35.3 years.
See also
In Spanish: Selmont-West Selmont (Alabama) para niños
