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Selma

California · 24,674 residents · 5.941 sq mi
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Selma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,059. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,800. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,674
+27%since 2000
from 19,444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,153 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 3,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.9
+12%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K17K20K23K26K1990201020202024Selma
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,059
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,713 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,934
+32%since 2000
from $12,834 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+74%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.3%(4,332)
Black0.6%(116)
Hispanic / Latino71.8%(13,952)
Asian3.1%(605)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(9,918)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.2%(2,775)
Black0.6%(157)
Hispanic / Latino81.2%(20,041)
Asian4.4%(1,090)
Other1.7%(418)
Diversity Score39.3%(9,705)
Diversity Score
39
−23%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selma, California?

Selma, California has about 24,674 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selma, California?

The typical household in Selma, California earns about $42,059 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selma, California expensive?

In Selma, California, the median home is worth about $194,800, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Selma, California?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Selma, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selma, California?

About 23.3% of people in Selma, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Selma, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Selma, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,917 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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