Semmes is a city located in Mobile County Alabama. Semmes has a 2024 population of 6,084. Semmes is currently growing at a rate of 4.07% annually and its population has increased by 18.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,132 in 2020.
The average household income in Semmes is $99,390 with a poverty rate of 15.64%. The median age in Semmes is 45.8 years: 42.1 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Semmes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,351 | 80.51% |
| Black or African American | 742 | 13.73% |
| Two or more races | 254 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,339 | 2.3 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 1,208 | 2.8 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 767 | 1.09 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Male | 182 | 2.32 | 17 | 83 |
| Female | 182 | 3.98 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 285 | 6.93% |
| Associates Degree | 320 | 7.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 461 | 11.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 367 | 8.92% |
| High School Graduate | 1,978 | 48.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 0.78% |
| Some College | 672 | 16.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,237 | 2,953 | 653 |
| Black | 608 | 575 | 130 |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 115 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 108 | 108 | 0 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 23 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,139 | $121,094 | $37,717 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,532 | $0 | $60,532 |
| High School Graduate | $43,816 | $44,081 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,000 | $52,384 | $40,714 |
| Some College | $58,750 | $64,758 | $40,536 |
$50,000
Average Earnings
$52,384
Average Male
$40,714
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.14% of Semmes residents speak only English, while 2.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,217 | 584 | 13.85% |
| Black | 742 | 150 | 20.22% |
| Hispanic | 144 | 50 | 34.72% |
| Multiple | 254 | 49 | 19.29% |
| Native | 12 | 12 | 100% |
15.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.43%
Male Poverty Rate
14.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Semmes is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Semmes is White, with 13.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.61% |
| Some College | 11.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.82% |
| Female Employed | 15.38% |
| Male Employed | 3.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,066 | $111,078 |
| Households | $66,458 | $99,390 |
| Married Families | $120,513 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,343 | $74,575 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
568
Number of Veterans
540
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 319 |
| Second Gulf War | 156 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 300 |
| 75+ | 126 |
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 468 | 12.73% |
| Black | 95 | 13.89% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 4.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.14%
Born in Semmes
97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born
0.67%
Non Citizen
1.83%
Naturalized
97.5% of Semmes residents were born in the United States, with 67.14% having been born in Alabama. 0.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,274 | 238 | 3.38% |
| 2028 | 7,036 | 238 | 3.5% |
| 2027 | 6,798 | 238 | 3.63% |
| 2026 | 6,560 | 238 | 3.76% |
| 2025 | 6,322 | 238 | 3.91% |
| 2024 | 6,084 | 238 | 4.07% |
| 2023 | 5,846 | 243 | 4.34% |
| 2022 | 5,603 | 260 | 4.87% |
| 2021 | 5,343 | 211 | 4.11% |
| 2020 | 5,132 | -465 | -8.31% |
| 2019 | 5,597 | 104 | 1.89% |
| 2018 | 5,493 | 170 | 3.19% |
| 2017 | 5,323 | 196 | 3.82% |
| 2016 | 5,127 | 197 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4,930 | 196 | 4.14% |
| 2014 | 4,734 | 114 | 2.47% |
| 2013 | 4,620 | 169 | 3.8% |
| 2012 | 4,451 | 25 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 4,426 | 18 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 4,408 | 0 | 0% |