World Population Review
Selma, Texas Population 2021
11,418
Selma is a city located in Texas. With a 2020 population of 11,418, it is the 222nd largest city in Texas and the 2831st largest city in the United States . Selma is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 106.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,540 in 2010. Selma reached it's highest population of 11,418 in 2021. Spanning over 5 miles, Selma has a population density of 2,267 people per square mile.
The average household income in Selma is $86,456 with a poverty rate of 6.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,442 per month, and the median house value is $188,300. 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 Selma was:
- White: 56.13%
- Black or African American: 14.60%
- Two or more races: 12.67%
- Other race: 9.10%
- Asian: 7.35%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.15%
- Native American: 0.00%
The current population of Selma, Texas is 11,418 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,989.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,540.
Selma, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,848 | 56.13% |
| Black or African American | 1,521 | 14.60% |
| Two or More Races | 1,320 | 12.67% |
| Some Other Race | 948 | 9.10% |
| Asian | 766 | 7.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.15% |
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Selma Population by Race
Selma Population Pyramid $2021
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Selma Population by Age
Selma Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,757 | 2.77 | 64.2 |
| Married | 1,787 | 3.53 | 67.2 |
| Non Family | 1,232 | 1.23 | 65.3 |
| Female | 666 | 3.41 | 53.9 |
| Male | 72 | 4.11 | 66.7 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
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Selma Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 239 | 3.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 2.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,428 | 21.24% |
| Some College | 1,445 | 21.50% |
| Associates Degree | 841 | 12.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,678 | 24.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 934 | 13.89% |
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Selma Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Selma Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,734 | 2,711 | 1,258 |
| Hispanic | 2,259 | 1,953 | 793 |
| Black | 978 | 947 | 254 |
| Other Race | 602 | 355 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 524 | 524 | 291 |
| Asian | 432 | 396 | 204 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 55.53%.
Selma Educational Attainment by Race
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$50,829
Average Earnings
$57,888
Average Male
$41,839
Average Female
Selma Earnings by Educational Attainment
Selma Language by Age
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Selma Language
78.76% of Selma residents speak only English, while 21.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.57% of the population.
Selma Language
Selma Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 766 | 287 | 37.47% |
| White | 3,397 | 183 | 5.39% |
| Black | 1,521 | 102 | 6.71% |
| Hispanic | 3,848 | 61 | 1.59% |
| Other | 948 | 17 | 1.79% |
| Multiple | 1,320 | 8 | 0.61% |
6.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.46%
Male Poverty Rate
6.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Selma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selma is Asian, with 37.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selma is Multiple, with 0.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.27%.
Selma Poverty
Selma Poverty Rate by Education
Selma Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Selma Married by Age and Sex
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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 20-34.
Selma Marital Status by Race
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Selma Marital Status
Selma Veterans by War
Selma Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 580 | 13.32% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 11.11% |
| 2+ Races | 209 | 38.35% |
| Black | 186 | 17.82% |
| Other Race | 82 | 12.17% |
| Asian | 21 | 4.90% |
Selma Veterans by Race
Selma Veterans by Education
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3.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
Selma Veterans by Education
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75.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Selma Employment by Age
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Selma Employment by Race
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Selma Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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90.59%
Native Born
9.41%
Foreign Born
3.23%
Non Citizen
6.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.59% of Selma residents were born in the United States, with 47.87% having been born in Texas. 3.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Selma Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,418 | 143 | 1.27% |
| 2020 | 11,275 | 143 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 11,132 | 143 | 1.30% |
| 2018 | 10,989 | 318 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 10,671 | 599 | 5.95% |
| 2016 | 10,072 | 984 | 10.83% |
| 2015 | 9,088 | 609 | 7.18% |
| 2014 | 8,479 | 861 | 11.30% |
| 2013 | 7,618 | 463 | 6.47% |
| 2012 | 7,155 | 572 | 8.69% |
| 2011 | 6,583 | 932 | 16.49% |
| 2010 | 5,651 | 0.00% |