Selma, Texas Population 2022
Selma is a city located in Texas. Selma has a 2020 population of 12,034. Selma is currently growing at a rate of 4.71% annually and its population has increased by 9.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,952 in 2010.
The average household income in Selma is $86,456 with a poverty rate of 5.02%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,524 per month, and the median house value is $201,900. The median age in Selma is 31.7 years, 28.7 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
Selma Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selmawas:
- White: 49.71%
- Black or African American: 24.68%
- Two or more races: 10.13%
- Other race: 8.39%
- Asian: 6.79%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.18%
- Native American: 0.12%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,588 | 49.71% |
| Black or African American | 2,774 | 24.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 763 | 6.79% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 943 | 8.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1,139 | 10.13% |
Selma Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,871 | 2.9 | 54.6 |
| Married | 2,099 | 3.63 | 57.9 |
| Male | 113 | 3.24 | 76.1 |
| Female | 516 | 3.6 | 44.6 |
| Non Family | 1,143 | 1.19 | 50.8 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 204 | 2.65% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 203 | 2.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,840 | 23.90% |
| Some College | 1,953 | 25.36% |
| Associates Degree | 756 | 9.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,735 | 22.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,009 | 13.10% |
Selma Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 431 | 380 | 220 |
| White | 2,847 | 2,791 | 1,385 |
| 2+ Races | 467 | 467 | 155 |
| Black | 2,089 | 2,064 | 605 |
| Hispanic | 2,170 | 1,895 | 491 |
| Other Race | 661 | 405 | 20 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.04%.
$38,963
Average Earnings
$39,572
Average Male
$37,346
Average Female
Selma Language by Age
Selma Language
81.77% of Selma residents speak only English, while 18.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.34% of the population.
Selma Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 763 | 216 | 28.31% |
| White | 3,626 | 212 | 5.85% |
| Black | 2,774 | 83 | 2.99% |
| Other | 1 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,139 | 21 | 1.84% |
| Hispanic | 3,625 | 37 | 1.02% |
5.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.62%
Male Poverty Rate
5.40%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Selma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selma is Asian, with 28.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selma is Hispanic, with 1.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.50%.
Selma Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Selma Married by Age and Sex
Selma Marriage
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 35-44.
Selma Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 677 | 16.27% |
| Black | 443 | 20.59% |
| Asian | 28 | 6.90% |
| Other Race | 58 | 7.90% |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 21.59% |
| Hispanic | 237 | 9.73% |
Selma Veterans by Education
4.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
80.1%
Labor Force Participation
71.8%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
42.12%
Born in Selma
92.02%
Native Born
7.98%
Foreign Born
2.05%
Non Citizen
5.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.02% of Selma residents were born in the United States, with 42.12% having been born in Texas. 2.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,540 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 6,081 | 541 | 9.77% |
| 2012 | 6,622 | 541 | 8.90% |
| 2013 | 7,163 | 541 | 8.17% |
| 2014 | 7,704 | 541 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 8,245 | 541 | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 8,786 | 541 | 6.56% |
| 2017 | 9,327 | 541 | 6.16% |
| 2018 | 9,868 | 541 | 5.80% |
| 2019 | 10,409 | 541 | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 10,952 | 543 | 5.22% |
| 2021 | 11,493 | 541 | 4.94% |
| 2022 | 12,034 | 541 | 4.71% |