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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Selma

Texas · 539 residents · 5.009 sq mi
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Selma is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,056. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 249 residents. Median home value is $89,000. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 41% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

539
−32%vs 2000
vs 788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
108 / sq mi
−32%vs 2000
vs 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
03K6K9K13K1990201020202024Selma
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,056
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,979 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,566
−35%vs 2000
vs $22,492 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.4%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$89,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $131,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$450
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $513 in 2000
US average: $450
87.6%
+12.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
12.4% rent
2.3
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(487)
Black4.6%(36)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(240)
Asian1.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(497)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(494)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(155)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other7.1%(38)
Diversity Score55%(297)
55
−13%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.1%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.5%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+65%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Selma, Texas?

Selma, Texas has about 539 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Selma, Texas?

The typical household in Selma, Texas earns about $38,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selma, Texas expensive?

In Selma, Texas, the median home is worth about $89,000, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Selma, Texas?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Selma, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selma, Texas?

About 10.4% of people in Selma, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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