Selma is a city located in Fresno County California. Selma has a 2024 population of 24,398. Selma is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,672 in 2020.
The average household income in Selma is $69,342 with a poverty rate of 19.83%. The median age in Selma is 33.3 years: 30.4 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,746 | 43.71% |
| Other race | 7,997 | 32.53% |
| Two or more races | 4,347 | 17.68% |
| Asian | 751 | 3.05% |
| Native American | 492 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 227 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.11% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,642 | 3.2 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Married | 3,126 | 3.94 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Non Family | 1,927 | 1.2 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Female | 1,704 | 3.78 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 885 | 3.79 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
3.68
Average Family Size
3.2
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,261 | 8.16% |
| Associates Degree | 1,514 | 9.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,157 | 7.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 597 | 3.86% |
| High School Graduate | 4,036 | 26.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,107 | 20.11% |
| Some College | 3,775 | 24.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,862 | 7,843 | 970 |
| Other Race | 5,077 | 3,435 | 571 |
| 2+ Races | 2,574 | 1,719 | 264 |
| White | 2,326 | 2,125 | 497 |
| Asian | 585 | 581 | 115 |
| Native American | 288 | 191 | 12 |
| Black | 86 | 86 | 15 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,583 | $65,501 | $43,185 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,462 | $0 | $108,250 |
| High School Graduate | $31,408 | $33,537 | $29,330 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,377 | $30,759 | $18,558 |
| Overall | $35,560 | $38,304 | $30,309 |
| Some College | $37,961 | $40,768 | $33,245 |
$35,560
Average Earnings
$38,304
Average Male
$30,309
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.5% of Selma residents speak only English, while 49.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,124 | 3,807 | 18.92% |
| Other | 7,972 | 1,771 | 22.22% |
| Multiple | 4,334 | 812 | 18.74% |
| White | 2,660 | 642 | 24.14% |
| Black | 217 | 201 | 92.63% |
| Native | 492 | 23 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 741 | 7 | 0.94% |
19.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.78%
Male Poverty Rate
20.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selma is Black, with 92.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selma is Asian, with 0.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.7% |
| Some College | 14.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.14% |
| Female Employed | 8.29% |
| Male Employed | 7.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,964 | $74,055 |
| Households | $55,839 | $69,342 |
| Married Families | $73,090 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,070 | $45,127 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
459
Number of Veterans
398
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 164 |
| Second Gulf War | 120 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 111 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 65 to 74 | 98 |
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 285 | 1.99% |
| White | 284 | 3.6% |
| Other Race | 119 | 1.97% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 1.5% |
| Islander | 11 | 42.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.55%
Born in Selma
77.34%
Native Born
22.66%
Foreign Born
13.68%
Non Citizen
8.98%
Naturalized
77.34% of Selma residents were born in the United States, with 69.55% having been born in California. 13.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,057 | -68 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 24,125 | -68 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 24,193 | -69 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 24,262 | -68 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 24,330 | -68 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 24,398 | -69 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 24,467 | -60 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 24,527 | -109 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 24,636 | -36 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 24,672 | 243 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 24,429 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 24,438 | 21 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 24,417 | 138 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 24,279 | 214 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 24,065 | 141 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 23,924 | 92 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 23,832 | 88 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 23,744 | 187 | 0.79% |
| 2011 | 23,557 | 190 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 23,367 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,444 | 4,687 | 31.76% |
| 1990 | 14,757 | 3,815 | 34.87% |
| 1980 | 10,942 | 3,483 | 46.7% |
| 1970 | 7,459 | 525 | 7.57% |
| 1960 | 6,934 | 970 | 16.26% |
| 1950 | 5,964 | 2,297 | 62.64% |
| 1940 | 3,667 | 620 | 20.35% |
| 1930 | 3,047 | -111 | -3.51% |
| 1920 | 3,158 | 1,408 | 80.46% |
| 1910 | 1,750 | 667 | 61.59% |
| 1900 | 1,083 | -67 | -5.83% |
| 1890 | 1,150 | -22,907 | -95.22% |