Selma, TX Demographics

What is the population of Selma?

There are 11,302 residents in Selma, with a median age of 33. Of this, 49.9% are males and 50.1% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.66% of the resident pool in Selma, while non-US-born citizens account for 11%. Additionally, 1.34% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 9,444 people in Selma currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 11,302 2.1%
Male Population 5,640 0.8%
Female Population 5,662 3.5%
Male Population 49.9%
Female Population 50.1%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 33 1.2%
Citizen U.S. Born 9,907 1.9%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1,243 -1.0%
Not Citizen 152 72.7%
Citizen U.S. Born 87.66%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11%
Not Citizen 1.34%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 29 -42.0%
Moved from Same County 567 -23.3%
Moved from Same State 813 -3.2%
Moved from Different State 247 -9.2%
Same House as Last Year 9,444 6.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.26%
Moved from Same County 5.11%
Moved from Same State 7.32%
Moved from Different State 2.23%
Same House as Last Year 85.08%

What are the employment statistics in Selma?

White-collar workers make up 83.95% of the working population in Selma, while blue-collar employees account for 16.05%. There are also 798 entrepreneurs in Selma (6.7% of the workforce); 8,126 workers employed in private companies (68.23%); and 2,190 people working in governmental institutions (18.39%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 9,998 114.5%
Blue Collar 1,912 115.8%
White Collar 83.95%
Blue Collar 16.05%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 798 244.0%
Private Companies 8,126 120.8%
Governmental Workers 2,190 80.2%
Not for Profit Companies 796 90.4%
Self Employees 6.7%
Private Companies 68.23%
Governmental Workers 18.39%
Not for Profit Companies 6.68%

How many households are there in Selma?

There are a total of 4,068 households in Selma, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 74.02% of these Selma households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.98%. Additionally, 45.33% of households have children and 54.67% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 4,068 3.7%
Average People per Household 2 -28.8%
Family Households 3,011 1.3%
Non-Family Households 1,057 11.3%
Family Households 74.02%
Non-Family Households 25.98%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 1,844 0.6%
Households without Children 2,224 6.5%
Households with Children 45.33%
Households without Children 54.67%

What are the median and average incomes in Selma?

The average annual household income in Selma is $118,909, while the median household income sits at $97,153 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $102,463, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $95,467. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $39,175 and $103,189, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $118,909 8.7%
Median Household Income $97,153 1.5%
People below Poverty Level 808 -8.7%
People above Poverty Level 10,231 4.4%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Selma?

There are 4,179 housing units in Selma, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2010. Of the 4,068 occupied housing units in Selma, 57.65% are owner-occupied, while 42.35% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 79.62% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $286,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,802 per month in Selma.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 4,179 3.9%
Median Year Built 2010 0.0%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 15 N/A
Built between 1970 and 1979 49 -7.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 124 34.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 261 -11.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1,587 6.4%
Built between 2010 and 2019 2,073 3.6%
Built in 2020 or Later 70 -16.7%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 4,068 3.7%
Owner Occupied 2,345 7.0%
Renter Occupied 1,723 -0.4%
Owner Occupied 57.65%
Renter Occupied 42.35%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 1,867 8.6%
Without Mortgage 478 1.3%
Median Value with Mortgage $286,800 9.8%
Median Value without Mortgage $301,500 13.7%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,802 8.4%
With Mortgage 79.62%
Without Mortgage 20.38%

What is the level of education in Selma?

Approximately 26.66% of the population in Selma holds a high school degree (that's 2,197 residents), while 22.54% have attained a college certificate (1,857 locals) and 25.91% have a bachelor's degree (2,135 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 100 -13.8%
Some High School 2,197 11.8%
Some College 1,857 -24.7%
Associate Degree 1,020 12.3%
Bachelor's Degree 2,135 7.5%
Graduate Degree 931 -11.8%
No High School 1.21%
Some High School 26.66%
Some College 22.54%
Associate Degree 12.38%
Bachelor's Degree 25.91%
Graduate Degree 11.3%

What is the marital status of Selma residents?

A total of 2,900 people in Selma have never been married (which represents 33.11% of the total population), while 4,629 of them are wedded (52.84%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 197 (2.25%) and 701 (8%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 2,900 7.7%
Married 4,629 -4.8%
Separated 197 -38.8%
Widowed 530 34.2%
Divorced 701 46.4%
Never Married 33.11%
Married 52.84%
Separated 2.25%
Widowed 6.05%
Divorced 8%

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, motorcycle and bicycle.
Y-o-Y Change
Car 4,996 2.6%
Motorcycle 53 15.2%

What is the median and average household income in Selma by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
78154 40,898 14,997 $97,465 $115,096

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.