Selma is a city located in Bexar County Texas. Selma has a 2024 population of 11,853. Selma is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has increased by 3.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,432 in 2020.
The average household income in Selma is $118,909 with a poverty rate of 7.68%. The median age in Selma is 33.9 years: 29.2 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,134 | 45.43% |
| Black or African American | 2,698 | 23.87% |
| Two or more races | 2,395 | 21.19% |
| Other race | 712 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 246 | 2.18% |
| Native American | 94 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.2% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,068 | 2.76 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Married | 2,090 | 3.5 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 1,057 | 1.12 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Female | 624 | 3 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Male | 297 | 2.94 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 338 | 4.64% |
| Associates Degree | 964 | 13.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,061 | 28.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 931 | 12.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,467 | 20.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 1.37% |
| Some College | 1,421 | 19.51% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,124 | 3,041 | 1,477 |
| Hispanic | 1,905 | 1,628 | 596 |
| Black | 1,842 | 1,839 | 834 |
| 2+ Races | 1,203 | 1,073 | 438 |
| Other Race | 406 | 342 | 56 |
| Asian | 196 | 121 | 26 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 14 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 47.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,604 | $57,691 | $57,202 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,180 | $39,939 | $71,430 |
| High School Graduate | $37,190 | $0 | $33,350 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,078 | $65,660 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,806 | $58,767 | $54,463 |
| Some College | $60,169 | $82,900 | $57,619 |
$56,806
Average Earnings
$58,767
Average Male
$54,463
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.24% of Selma residents speak only English, while 16.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,360 | 404 | 9.27% |
| Black | 2,685 | 265 | 9.87% |
| Hispanic | 3,456 | 140 | 4.05% |
| Multiple | 2,395 | 81 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 246 | 50 | 20.33% |
| Native | 74 | 38 | 51.35% |
7.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.52%
Male Poverty Rate
5.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selma is Native, with 51.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selma is Multiple, with 3.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.13% |
| Some College | 7.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.52% |
| Male Employed | 5.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.75% |
| Female Employed | 1.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,051 | $133,998 |
| Households | $97,153 | $118,909 |
| Married Families | $135,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,090 | $70,579 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,041
Number of Veterans
872
Male Veterans
169
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 569 |
| First Gulf War | 499 |
| Vietnam | 189 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 523 |
| 55 to 64 | 287 |
| 65 to 74 | 175 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
| 75+ | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 505 | 13.36% |
| Black | 354 | 18.88% |
| 2+ Races | 159 | 11.07% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 5.89% |
| Islander | 23 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
46.36%
Born in Selma
92.82%
Native Born
7.18%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
5.83%
Naturalized
92.82% of Selma residents were born in the United States, with 46.36% having been born in Texas. 1.34% 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 | 12,380 | 106 | 0.86% |
| 2028 | 12,274 | 105 | 0.86% |
| 2027 | 12,169 | 105 | 0.87% |
| 2026 | 12,064 | 106 | 0.89% |
| 2025 | 11,958 | 105 | 0.89% |
| 2024 | 11,853 | 105 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 11,748 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 11,726 | 106 | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 11,620 | 188 | 1.64% |
| 2020 | 11,432 | 292 | 2.62% |
| 2019 | 11,140 | 146 | 1.33% |
| 2018 | 10,994 | 319 | 2.99% |
| 2017 | 10,675 | 600 | 5.96% |
| 2016 | 10,075 | 985 | 10.84% |
| 2015 | 9,090 | 607 | 7.16% |
| 2014 | 8,483 | 861 | 11.3% |
| 2013 | 7,622 | 465 | 6.5% |
| 2012 | 7,157 | 569 | 8.64% |
| 2011 | 6,588 | 933 | 16.5% |
| 2010 | 5,655 | 0 | 0% |