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 $69,548 with a poverty rate of 21.21%. The median age in Selma is 31.3 years: 29.7 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,449 | 58.79% |
| Other race | 5,657 | 23.02% |
| Two or more races | 3,107 | 12.64% |
| Asian | 819 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 277 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 241 | 0.98% |
| 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 | 7,272 | 3.36 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Married | 3,008 | 4.15 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Non Family | 1,676 | 1.15 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Female | 1,567 | 3.98 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Male | 1,021 | 3.7 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
54.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,466 | 9.77% |
| Associates Degree | 1,300 | 8.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,222 | 8.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 490 | 3.27% |
| High School Graduate | 3,939 | 26.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,683 | 17.89% |
| Some College | 3,898 | 25.99% |
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 | 11,817 | 7,903 | 986 |
| Other Race | 3,714 | 2,608 | 476 |
| White | 2,123 | 1,901 | 424 |
| 2+ Races | 1,919 | 1,306 | 194 |
| Asian | 640 | 640 | 176 |
| Native American | 196 | 127 | 17 |
| Black | 91 | 91 | 20 |
| 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 asian people with a rate of 27.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,548 | $62,953 | $34,227 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,583 | $86,667 | $83,472 |
| High School Graduate | $29,621 | $29,850 | $29,450 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,156 | $28,548 | $15,889 |
| Overall | $33,360 | $35,449 | $31,041 |
| Some College | $36,953 | $39,266 | $33,941 |
$33,360
Average Earnings
$35,449
Average Male
$31,041
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.68% of Selma residents speak only English, while 51.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,468 | 4,299 | 21% |
| Other | 5,639 | 1,275 | 22.61% |
| White | 2,381 | 514 | 21.59% |
| Multiple | 3,094 | 434 | 14.03% |
| Black | 230 | 208 | 90.43% |
| Native | 277 | 28 | 10.11% |
| Asian | 819 | 5 | 0.61% |
21.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.55%
Male Poverty Rate
21.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selma is Black, with 90.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selma is Asian, with 0.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.66% |
| High School | 19.72% |
| Some College | 12.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.27% |
| Male Employed | 10.59% |
| Female Employed | 10.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,562 | $70,584 |
| Households | $53,874 | $69,548 |
| Married Families | $71,193 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,754 | $52,991 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
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
588
Number of Veterans
541
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 246 |
| Vietnam | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 75 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 167 |
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 75+ | 87 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 426 | 4.16% |
| Hispanic | 420 | 2.9% |
| Other Race | 94 | 2.17% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 2.46% |
| Islander | 15 | 57.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
68.89%
Born in Selma
75.93%
Native Born
24.07%
Foreign Born
16.01%
Non Citizen
8.06%
Naturalized
75.93% of Selma residents were born in the United States, with 68.89% having been born in California. 16.01% 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% |