Selma, CA Demographics
What is the population of Selma?
There are 24,586 residents in Selma, with a median age of 33. Of this, 51.17% are males and 48.83% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.03% of the resident pool in Selma, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.29%. Additionally, 13.68% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 22,516 people in Selma currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 24,586 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 12,581 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 12,005 | 0.7% |
Male Population 51.17%
Female Population 48.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33 | 5.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 18,692 | 1.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,531 | 11.7% |
| Not Citizen | 3,363 | -14.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 76.03%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.29%
Not Citizen 13.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 53 | N/A |
| Moved from Same County | 1,648 | 35.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 76 | 2.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 95 | -15.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 22,516 | -2.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.22%
Moved from Same County 6.76%
Moved from Same State 0.31%
Moved from Different State 0.39%
Same House as Last Year 92.32%
What are the employment statistics in Selma?
White-collar workers make up 66.9% of the working population in Selma, while blue-collar employees account for 33.1%. There are also 1,092 entrepreneurs in Selma (5.36% of the workforce); 13,298 workers employed in private companies (65.24%); and 4,310 people working in governmental institutions (21.14%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 13,636 | 110.4% |
| Blue Collar | 6,748 | 74.4% |
White Collar 66.9%
Blue Collar 33.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,092 | 206.7% |
| Private Companies | 13,298 | 83.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,310 | 123.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,684 | 108.7% |
Self Employees 5.36%
Private Companies 65.24%
Governmental Workers 21.14%
Not for Profit Companies 8.26%
How many households are there in Selma?
There are a total of 7,642 households in Selma, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 74.78% of these Selma households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.22%. Additionally, 43.57% of households have children and 56.43% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 7,642 | 5.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -10.7% |
| Family Households | 5,715 | 2.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,927 | 15.0% |
Family Households 74.78%
Non-Family Households 25.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,330 | 1.7% |
| Households without Children | 4,312 | 7.9% |
Households with Children 43.57%
Households without Children 56.43%
What are the median and average incomes in Selma?
The average annual household income in Selma is $69,342, while the median household income sits at $55,839 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $55,684, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $67,296. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $34,118 and $36,962, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $69,342 | -0.3% |
| Median Household Income | $55,839 | 3.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,796 | -6.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 19,354 | 1.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Selma?
There are 7,985 housing units in Selma, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1979. Of the 7,642 occupied housing units in Selma, 59.13% are owner-occupied, while 40.87% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.55% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $321,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,196 per month in Selma.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,985 | 4.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1979 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 592 | 31.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 558 | 20.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 629 | -12.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 606 | 17.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,708 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 831 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,119 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,278 | -3.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 644 | 15.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 20 | -31.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,642 | 5.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,519 | 14.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,123 | -6.0% |
Owner Occupied 59.13%
Renter Occupied 40.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,646 | 6.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,873 | 27.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $321,200 | 15.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $201,800 | 23.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,196 | 2.3% |
With Mortgage 58.55%
Without Mortgage 41.45%
What is the level of education in Selma?
Approximately 36.7% of the population in Selma holds a high school degree (that's 6,676 residents), while 26.11% have attained a college certificate (4,750 locals) and 7.03% have a bachelor's degree (1,279 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,169 | 16.2% |
| Some High School | 6,676 | -6.4% |
| Some College | 4,750 | -8.6% |
| Associate Degree | 1,718 | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,279 | -6.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 597 | 21.8% |
No High School 17.42%
Some High School 36.7%
Some College 26.11%
Associate Degree 9.45%
Bachelor's Degree 7.03%
Graduate Degree 3.28%
What is the marital status of Selma residents?
A total of 8,263 people in Selma have never been married (which represents 41.74% of the total population), while 8,514 of them are wedded (43.01%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 781 (3.95%) and 2,075 (10.48%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 8,263 | 2.6% |
| Married | 8,514 | 4.3% |
| Separated | 781 | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 945 | -6.2% |
| Divorced | 2,075 | 0.3% |
Never Married 41.74%
Married 43.01%
Separated 3.95%
Widowed 4.77%
Divorced 10.48%
What are the most common means of transportation in Selma?
The top three means of transportation people in Selma use to get to work are: car, bicycle and bus or trolley bus. A total of 9,087 residents commute by car, 269 prefer going to work by bicycle and 59 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 9,087 | -1.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 59 | -18.1% |
| Bicycle | 269 | 5.1% |
| Walk | 32 | -25.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Selma by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.