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Selma

Texas · 5,540 residents · 5.009 sq mi
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Selma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,054. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,752 residents. Median home value is $162,300. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,540
+603%since 2000
from 788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,106 / sq mi
+603%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
−20%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
03K6K9K13K1990201020202024Selma
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,054
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,979 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,873
+37%since 2000
from $22,492 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.270
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,164
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(2,691)
Black8.2%(452)
Hispanic / Latino36.8%(2,039)
Asian3.7%(206)
Other5.2%(289)
Diversity Score79.5%(4,405)
Diversity Score
80
+26%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selma, Texas?

Selma, Texas has about 5,540 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selma, Texas?

The typical household in Selma, Texas earns about $80,054 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 $162,300, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.

How educated are people in Selma, Texas?

About 31.0% 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 1.6% of people in Selma, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Selma, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Selma, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,001 residents, a change of about 928 percent over that period.

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

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