Selma Population

1970–2026

12,082

2026 projection

10.3% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K10K12K14K197019801990200020102020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Selma. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202612,082+1271.06%
202511,955+200.17%
202411,935+1261.07%
202311,809+640.54%
202211,745+1321.14%
202111,613+6616.04%
202010,952+1,37314.33%
20199,579-230.24%
20189,602+1501.59%
20179,452+4314.78%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Selma is growing faster than the U.S., and slower than Bexar County and Texas.

  • Texas+8.5%
  • Bexar County+7.2%
  • Selma+4.6%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Selma Demographics

34.9median age

Median age

Female39.2 yrs
Male29.7 yrs

Adults

8,335
1,060 seniors (65+) · 13% of adults7,275 other adults

Sex

Female 49.9% · 5,744Male 50.1% · 5,759

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 115 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Selma Income

$97,066median household income

Median household income

$97,066

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$61,430

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.2%

About 1 in 16 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Selma Marital Status

53% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married53%57%50%
Never married30%35%25%
Divorced10%5%15%
Widowed5%2%7%
Separated2%1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201