Selma remains the fastest shrinking city in Alabama, taking a 1.9% decrease in population from 2020 to 2021. 

According to an AL.com report the Census Bureau released its numbers on the fastest shrinking cities with at least 10,000 residents. 

Selma's population went from 17,960 in 2020 to 17,625 in 2021. In a list of 10 cities Selma was followed by Center Point, Bessemer, Sylacauga and Hueytown, among others. 

All lost at least 1% of their population in the last couple of years. A 2021 AL.com report says that Selma has lost approximately 20% of its population since 2010. 

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