Selma, CA Demographics

A map of Selma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	20,469	20,041	83.0%	81.2%
White	2,364	2,775	9.6%	11.2%
Asian	879	1,090	3.6%	4.4%
Native American/Other	467	220	1.9%	0.9%
Multiracial	287	391	1.2%	1.6%
Black	193	157	0.8%	0.6%

Selma, California has an estimated population of 24,659, a less than 1% change from the 24,674 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.0% Hispanic, 9.6% White, 3.6% Asian, 1.9% Native American/Other, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Selma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Selma has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Selma, that probability was 32.5% in 2020 and 30.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Selma is ranked the 310th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Selma was ranked the 308th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Selma's White Population

2,364 residents of Selma, or 9.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Selma is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Selma ranks 1417th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selma's White population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. White residents' share of Selma's population has decreased from 11.2% to 9.6%.

Selma is more White than neighboring Parlier (1.4% White), and Del Rey (2.8% White). Selma is less White than neighboring Kingsburg (42.8% White), Fowler (14% White), and Monmouth (11.3% White).

Selma's Black Population

193 residents of Selma, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Selma is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Selma ranks 954th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selma's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Black residents' share of Selma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Selma is more Black than neighboring Kingsburg (0.1% Black), and Del Rey (0% Black). Selma is less Black than neighboring Fowler (2.8% Black), Parlier (1.6% Black), and Monmouth (16.5% Black).

Selma's Asian Population

879 residents of Selma, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Selma is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Selma ranks 515th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selma's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Asian residents' share of Selma's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.6%.

Selma is more Asian than neighboring Parlier (0.3% Asian), Del Rey (2.6% Asian), and Monmouth (0% Asian). Selma is less Asian than neighboring Kingsburg (4.9% Asian), and Fowler (9.8% Asian).

Selma's Hispanic Population

20,469 residents of Selma, or 83.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Selma is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Selma ranks 139th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Selma's population has increased from 81.2% to 83.0%.

Selma is more Hispanic than neighboring Kingsburg (50.1% Hispanic), Fowler (72.1% Hispanic), and Monmouth (72.2% Hispanic). Selma is less Hispanic than neighboring Parlier (96.7% Hispanic), and Del Rey (94.6% Hispanic).

Selma's Native American/Other Population

467 residents of Selma, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Selma is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Selma ranks 1130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selma's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 112.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Selma's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.9%.

Selma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kingsburg (0.3% Native American/Other), Fowler (0.1% Native American/Other), Parlier (0.1% Native American/Other), Del Rey (0% Native American/Other), and Monmouth (0% Native American/Other).

Selma's Multiracial Population

287 residents of Selma, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Selma is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Selma ranks 1386th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Selma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Selma is more Multiracial than neighboring Parlier (0% Multiracial), Del Rey (0% Multiracial), and Monmouth (0% Multiracial). Selma is less Multiracial than neighboring Kingsburg (1.7% Multiracial), and Fowler (1.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.