Selma, CA

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2023 Population

24,586

0.0407% 1-year growth

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.3

6.39% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

19.8%

6.48% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$55,839

3.65% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$288,700

14.9% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

10,192

1.53% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Selma, CA had a population of 24.6k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $55,839. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Selma, CA grew from 24,576 to 24,586, a 0.0407% increase and its median household income grew from $53,874 to $55,839, a 3.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Selma, CA are White (Hispanic) (32.5%), Other (Hispanic) (30.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (17%), White (Non-Hispanic) (11.2%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.05%).

None of the households in Selma, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.3% of the residents in Selma, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Selma, CA are Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology (483957) (50 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Selma, CA was $288,700, and the homeownership rate was 59.1%.

Most people in Selma, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Selma, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Selma, CA is home to a population of 24.6k people, from which 86.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 22.7% of Selma, CA residents were born outside of the country (5.57k people).

In 2023, there were 1.06 times more White (Hispanic) residents (8k people) in Selma, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.58k Other (Hispanic) and 4.17k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

86.3%

2023 Citizenship

84%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 86.3% of Selma, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Selma, CA was 84%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Selma, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Selma, CA

White (Hispanic)
8k ± 1.64k
Other (Hispanic)
7.58k ± 1.52k
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.17k ± 974

82.4%

Hispanic Population

20.3k people

82.4% of the people in Selma, CA are hispanic (20.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Selma, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

22.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.57k people

24.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.92k people

As of 2023, 22.7% of Selma, CA residents (5.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Selma, CA was 24.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Selma, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
164 ± 82
Gulf War (2001-)
120 ± 116
Gulf War (1990s)
38 ± 45

Selma, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Selma, CA employs 10.2k people. The largest industries in Selma, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,256 people), Retail Trade (1,142 people), and Manufacturing (1,116 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($74,583), Other Services Except Public Administration ($65,563), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,859).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.2k

2023 Value

± 1,048

−1.53%

1 Year decline

± 15%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Selma, CA declined at a rate of −1.53%, from 10.4k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Selma, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,348 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,004 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (838 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Selma, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.2k

2023 Value

± 1,048

−1.53%

1 Year decline

± 15%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Selma, CA declined at a rate of −1.53%, from 10.4k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Selma, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,256 people), Retail Trade (1,142 people), and Manufacturing (1,116 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Selma, CA, though some of these residents may live in Selma, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,344

Median earning men ± $2,228

$31,314

Median earning women ± $5,675

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($66,009), Public Administration ($61,078), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($87,946), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,542), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,585).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Selma, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Selma, CA awarded 50 degrees. The student population of Selma, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 11 male students and 31 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Selma, CA are Hispanic or Latino (42 and 84%), followed by White (6 and 12%), Black or African American (1 and 2%), and Two or More Races (1 and 2%).

The largest universities in Selma, CA by number of degrees awarded are Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology (483957) (50 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Selma, CA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (24 and 48%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (13 and 26%), and General Cosmetology (8 and 16%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 42 students enrolled in Selma, CA, 26.2% men and 73.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 37 records, of which 70.3% were women and 29.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
8 degrees awarded
Barbering
5 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Selma, CA was General Cosmetology with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Selma, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology (483957)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

50 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology (483957) with 50 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Selma, CA, which is 0.087 times less than the 46 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 42 degrees mean that there were 7 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 6 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Selma, CA was $288,700 in 2023, which is 0.952 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $251,300 to $288,700, a 14.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Selma, CA is 59.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Selma, CA have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Selma, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$288,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$14,620

$4,519

Median Property Taxes

±$590

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Selma, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Selma, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.1%

Homeownership

2023

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59.1% of the housing units in Selma, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Selma, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 70.02

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Selma, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,839

Median Household Income

± $2,897

7.64k

Number of Households

± 814

In 2023, the median household income of the 7.64k households in Selma, CA grew to $55,839 from the previous year's value of $53,874.

The following chart displays the households in Selma, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Selma, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (3.55%)

In 2023, 81.8% of workers in Selma, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (3.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Selma, CA have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.3% of the workforce in Selma, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Selma, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Selma, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Selma, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Selma, CA (4.83k out of 24.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Selma, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.1% of the population of Selma, CA has health coverage, with 29% on employee plans, 39.2% on Medicaid, 7.68% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 0.447% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fresno County, CA see 1451 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.346% increase from the previous year (1446 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1584 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 226 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Fresno County, CA.

1,451 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fresno County, CA

Primary care physicians in Fresno County, CA see an average of 1,451 patients per year. This represents a 0.346% increase from the previous year (1,446 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fresno County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.87%

Uninsured

29%

Employer Coverage

39.2%

Medicaid

7.68%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

0.447%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Selma, CA grew by 14.2% from 7.77% to 8.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Selma, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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