Welcome to Selma, Alabama

Selma is located high on the banks of the Alabama River in Dallas County of which it is the county seat. As of the last census, the population of the city was 20,512. The city is best known for the Battle of Selma and for the Selma to Montgomery marches. Selma is home to the largest contiguous historic district in the State of Alabama.

Queen City of the Black Belt

Selma is the gateway to Alabama's Black Belt. It is a regional retail, medical, employment and cultural center for more than 80,000 people who live in a four-county area that includes Dallas, Perry, Wilcox and Lowndes counties. 

Selma is a progressive community that is proud of its history and excited about its future. Selma offers outstanding public and private schools, Selma University, Concordia College and Wallace Community College, low taxes, a safe community, job opportunities, churches, civic clubs, cultural organizations, recreational outlets, Vaughan Regional Medical Center and many other amenities. 

Butterfly Capital

In 1989, the Alabama State Legislature designated Selma the "Butterfly Capital of Alabama." The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is Alabama's butterfly mascot.

In October, 2008, the Dallas County Arts Alliance in cooperation with the City and local businesses commissioned more than 40 butterfly sculptures placed throughout Downtown Selma. Come see our butterflies!