Semmes is located in Mobile county Alabama with a geographic area of 14.5 square miles. The total population in Semmes is 5,780 with 47.9% male and 52.1% female. Children under age 5 represent 1.3% of the population, under age 18 equal 12.7% of the population and over age 65 is 35.6% of the population. The median household income is $52,817, per capita income is $27,066. There are a total of 2,640 housing units with 77.5% owner occupied. Education includes 43.8% of residents that are high school graduates and 14.9% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Semmes in the summer is 81 degrees, and in the winter 43 degrees.