Selma, California Population 2022
Selma is a city located in Fresno County California. With a 2020 population of 24,966, it is the 305th largest city in California and the 1859th largest city in the United States. Selma is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,674 in 2020. Spanning over 6 miles, Selma has a population density of 4,328 people per square mile.
The average household income in Selma is $57,229 with a poverty rate of 23.33%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $934 per month, and the median house value is $194,800. The median age in Selma is 30.1 years, 28.5 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
Selma Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selmawas:
- White: 77.86%
- Other race: 12.77%
- Two or more races: 5.27%
- Asian: 1.82%
- Native American: 1.30%
- Black or African American: 0.99%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,002 | 77.86% |
| Black or African American | 241 | 0.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 317 | 1.30% |
| Asian | 443 | 1.82% |
| Some Other Race | 3,117 | 12.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1,285 | 5.27% |
Selma Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,225 | 3.36 | 54.9 |
| Married | 3,246 | 4 | 62 |
| Male | 1,022 | 3.84 | 38.6 |
| Female | 1,226 | 4.36 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 1,731 | 1.16 | 61.6 |
3.87
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,888 | 19.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,230 | 8.37% |
| High School Graduate | 4,149 | 28.24% |
| Some College | 3,586 | 24.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,350 | 9.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,097 | 7.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 392 | 2.67% |
Selma Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 301 | 273 | 108 |
| White | 2,262 | 2,049 | 473 |
| Other Race | 2,071 | 1,571 | 358 |
| 2+ Races | 853 | 715 | 102 |
| Black | 105 | 105 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 11,680 | 7,842 | 841 |
| Native American | 205 | 148 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.88%.
$28,792
Average Earnings
$30,958
Average Male
$26,273
Average Female
Selma Language by Age
Selma Language
44.57% of Selma residents speak only English, while 55.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.45% of the population.
Selma Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 238 | 193 | 81.09% |
| Hispanic | 20,602 | 5,019 | 24.36% |
| White | 2,528 | 408 | 16.14% |
| Multiple | 1,283 | 169 | 13.17% |
| Native | 317 | 26 | 8.20% |
| Asian | 438 | 8 | 1.83% |
| Other | 535 | NaN% |
23.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.92%
Male Poverty Rate
24.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Selma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selma is Black, with 81.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selma is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.60%.
Selma Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Selma Married by Age and Sex
Selma Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Selma Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 500 | 3.79% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.44% |
| Other Race | 101 | 4.11% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 2.38% |
| Hispanic | 384 | 2.71% |
Selma Veterans by Education
14.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
70.28%
Born in Selma
76.39%
Native Born
23.61%
Foreign Born
16.12%
Non Citizen
7.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
76.39% of Selma residents were born in the United States, with 70.28% having been born in California. 16.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,150 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 1,083 | -67 | -0.60% |
| 1910 | 1,750 | 667 | 4.92% |
| 1920 | 3,158 | 1,408 | 6.08% |
| 1930 | 3,047 | -111 | -0.36% |
| 1940 | 3,667 | 620 | 1.87% |
| 1950 | 5,964 | 2,297 | 4.98% |
| 1960 | 6,934 | 970 | 1.52% |
| 1970 | 7,459 | 525 | 0.73% |
| 1980 | 10,942 | 3,483 | 3.91% |
| 1990 | 14,757 | 3,815 | 3.04% |
| 2000 | 19,444 | 4,687 | 2.80% |
| 2010 | 23,219 | 3,775 | 1.79% |
| 2011 | 23,365 | 146 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 23,511 | 146 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 23,657 | 146 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 23,803 | 146 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | 23,949 | 146 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 24,095 | 146 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 24,241 | 146 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 24,387 | 146 | 0.60% |
| 2019 | 24,533 | 146 | 0.60% |
| 2020 | 24,674 | 141 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 24,820 | 146 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 24,966 | 146 | 0.59% |