State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,326.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.27%
Growth Since 2010
7.49%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Selma is a city located in Fresno County California. With a 2020 population of 24,959, it is the 274th largest city in California and the 1542nd largest city in the United States . Selma is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 7.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,219 in 2010. Selma reached it's highest population of 24,959 in 2021. Spanning over 6 miles, Selma has a population density of 4,327 people per square mile.
The average household income in Selma is $57,229 with a poverty rate of 24.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $899 per month, and the median house value is $186,300. The median age in Selma is 30.1 years, 28.5 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selma was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,891 | 80.61% |
| Some Other Race | 2,366 | 9.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1,050 | 4.26% |
| Asian | 837 | 3.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 248 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 200 | 0.81% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 0.34% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,081 | 3.47 | 58.6 |
| Married | 3,543 | 4.14 | 67.1 |
| Non Family | 1,657 | 1.36 | 55.8 |
| Female | 991 | 4.24 | 47.2 |
| Male | 890 | 3.84 | 42.2 |
3.97
Average Family Size
3.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,772 | 19.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,537 | 10.71% |
| High School Graduate | 4,166 | 29.03% |
| Some College | 3,471 | 24.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,044 | 7.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 936 | 6.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 425 | 2.96% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,321 | 7,337 | 681 |
| White | 2,200 | 1,963 | 367 |
| Other Race | 1,432 | 866 | 118 |
| 2+ Races | 692 | 519 | 82 |
| Asian | 471 | 422 | 227 |
| Native American | 154 | 112 | |
| Black | 83 | 83 | 26 |
| Islander | 77 | 77 | 24 |
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 48.20%.
$28,941
Average Earnings
$30,157
Average Male
$27,157
Average Female
40.85% of Selma residents speak only English, while 59.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 56.20% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,665 | 5,535 | 26.78% |
| Other | 2,366 | 646 | 27.30% |
| White | 2,602 | 377 | 14.49% |
| Multiple | 1,048 | 161 | 15.36% |
| Native | 248 | 21 | 8.47% |
| Asian | 832 | 9 | 1.08% |
| Black | 81 | 3 | 3.70% |
24.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.95%
Male Poverty Rate
26.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selma is Other, with 27.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selma is Asian, with 1.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.59%.
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 546 | 4.01% |
| Hispanic | 384 | 2.78% |
| Other Race | 74 | 4.19% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 2.92% |
| Asian | 21 | 4.07% |
9.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
74.95%
Native Born
25.05%
Foreign Born
17.83%
Non Citizen
7.23%
Naturalized
74.95% of Selma residents were born in the United States, with 68.41% having been born in California. 17.83% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,959 | 67 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 24,892 | 67 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 24,825 | 67 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 24,758 | 63 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 24,695 | 12 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 24,683 | 243 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 24,440 | 115 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 24,325 | 66 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 24,259 | 373 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 23,886 | 316 | 1.34% |
| 2011 | 23,570 | 111 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 23,459 | 4,015 | 1.89% |
| 2000 | 19,444 | 4,687 | 2.80% |
| 1990 | 14,757 | 3,815 | 3.04% |
| 1980 | 10,942 | 3,483 | 3.91% |
| 1970 | 7,459 | 525 | 0.73% |
| 1960 | 6,934 | 970 | 1.52% |
| 1950 | 5,964 | 2,297 | 4.98% |
| 1940 | 3,667 | 620 | 1.87% |
| 1930 | 3,047 | -111 | -0.36% |
| 1920 | 3,158 | 1,408 | 6.08% |
| 1910 | 1,750 | 667 | 4.92% |
| 1900 | 1,083 | -67 | -0.60% |
| 1890 | 1,150 | 0.00% |