Selma, AL
Safe Democratic — shifted 5.1pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 37K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(12) | 26.6% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(4) | 1.0% |
▶Black / African American(6) | 70.0% |
▶Asian(2) | 0.6% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.7% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 37.0% | 64.4% |
| Black Protestant | 12.8% | 22.3% |
| Mainline Protestant | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.5% |
| Catholic | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Non-religious | 42.5% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+32.5 |
| 2020 | Biden+37.5 |
| 2016 | Clinton+37.6 |
| 2012 | Obama+39.7 |
| 2008 | Obama+34.5 |
| 2004 | Kerry+20.7 |
| 2000 | Gore+19.5 |
| 1996 | Clinton+22.1 |
| 1992 | Clinton+18.7 |
Selma, AL is a metro area that has a population of 36,858. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+32.5. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65.8% | 33.4% | D+32.5 | R+5.1 |
| 2020 | 68.5% | 30.9% | D+37.5 | R+0.1 |
| 2016 | 68.6% | 30.9% | D+37.6 | R+2.1 |
| 2012 | 69.7% | 30.0% | D+39.7 | D+5.2 |
| 2008 | 67.1% | 32.6% | D+34.5 | D+13.8 |
| 2004 | 60.2% | 39.5% | D+20.7 | D+1.1 |
| 2000 | 59.4% | 39.9% | D+19.5 | R+2.5 |
| 1996 | 59.5% | 37.5% | D+22.1 | D+3.4 |
| 1992 | 56.4% | 37.7% | D+18.7 | D+7.0 |
| 1988 | 55.4% | 43.8% | D+11.7 | D+5.0 |
| 1984 | 52.9% | 46.3% | D+6.6 | R+5.1 |
| 1980 | 53.8% | 42.1% | D+11.7 | D+1.2 |
| 1976 | 54.2% | 43.7% | D+10.5 | D+33.1 |
| 1972 | 38.0% | 60.5% | R+22.5 | R+68.6 |
| 1968 | 53.0% | 6.9% | D+46.0 | D+124.3 |
| 1964 | 10.9% | 89.1% | R+78.2 | R+62.9 |
| 1960 | 41.7% | 57.0% | R+15.3 | R+11.6 |
| 1956 | 39.6% | 43.4% | R+3.8 | D+6.4 |
| 1952 | 44.9% | 55.1% | R+10.1 | R+56.4 |
| 1948 | 48.7% | 2.4% | D+46.3 | — |
What defines Selma, AL?
It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Selma, AL
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 37K | D+32.5 | 10,236 | 5,190 | 15,547 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 32.5% margin
- Shifted 7.2 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Selma, AL | National |
|---|---|---|
▶Black / African American(6) | 70.0% | 12.2% |
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(12) | 26.6% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.7% | 4.0% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(4) | 1.0% | 19.3% |
▶Asian(2) | 0.6% | 6.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -66.6pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.0% | 64.4% | — | — | |
| 12.8% | 22.3% | — | — | |
| 3.2% | 5.6% | — | — | |
| 3.2% | 5.5% | — | — | |
| 1.3% | 2.2% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 1.0% | 1.7% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 42.5% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Selma, AL metro area? 36,858 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 16pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+22 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Selma, AL
How competitive is Selma, AL?
Do voters in Selma, AL split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | D+30.3 | D+27.4 | 2.9pp |