Selma, TX Demographics

A map of Selma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,101	4,282	35.7%	39.1%
Hispanic	4,100	4,426	35.6%	40.4%
Black	2,564	1,193	22.3%	10.9%
Multiracial	453	474	3.9%	4.3%
Asian	250	490	2.2%	4.5%
Native American/Other	35	87	0.3%	0.8%

Selma, Texas has an estimated population of 11,503, an increase from the 10,952 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.7% White, 35.6% Hispanic, 22.3% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas 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 66.8% in 2020 and 69.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Selma is ranked the 242nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 244th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Selma's White Population

4,101 residents of Selma, or 35.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Selma is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Selma ranks 1187th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selma's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Selma's population has decreased from 39.1% to 35.7%.

Selma is more White than neighboring Live Oak (33.4% White). Selma is less White than neighboring Universal City (41.4% White), Garden Ridge (50.7% White), Schertz (44.6% White), and Randolph AFB (61.6% White).

Selma's Black Population

2,564 residents of Selma, or 22.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Selma is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Selma ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selma's Black population has grown by an estimated 114.9%. Black residents' share of Selma's population has increased from 10.9% to 22.3%.

Selma is more Black than neighboring Universal City (7.5% Black), Live Oak (17.4% Black), Garden Ridge (13.2% Black), Schertz (11.9% Black), and Randolph AFB (10.5% Black).

Selma's Asian Population

250 residents of Selma, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Selma is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Selma ranks 117th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selma's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.0%. Asian residents' share of Selma's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.2%.

Selma is more Asian than neighboring Garden Ridge (1.5% Asian), and Schertz (2.1% Asian). Selma is less Asian than neighboring Universal City (4.2% Asian), Live Oak (5.7% Asian), and Randolph AFB (4.4% Asian).

Selma's Hispanic Population

4,100 residents of Selma, or 35.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Selma is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Selma ranks 738th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selma's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Selma's population has decreased from 40.4% to 35.6%.

Selma is more Hispanic than neighboring Garden Ridge (31% Hispanic), Schertz (34.5% Hispanic), and Randolph AFB (12.7% Hispanic). Selma is less Hispanic than neighboring Universal City (43.2% Hispanic), and Live Oak (40.8% Hispanic).

Selma's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Selma, or 0.3% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Selma ranks 674th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Selma's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Selma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Live Oak (0.1% Native American/Other), and Garden Ridge (0% Native American/Other). Selma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Universal City (1.1% Native American/Other), Schertz (1.8% Native American/Other), and Randolph AFB (0.9% Native American/Other).

Selma's Multiracial Population

453 residents of Selma, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Selma is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Selma ranks 456th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Selma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Selma is more Multiracial than neighboring Universal City (2.6% Multiracial), Live Oak (2.7% Multiracial), and Garden Ridge (3.5% Multiracial). Selma is less Multiracial than neighboring Schertz (5.2% Multiracial), and Randolph AFB (9.9% 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.