Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Selma, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,503

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

35.7%4,101

Hispanic/Latino

35.6%4,100

Black

22.3%2,564

Two or More

3.9%453

Asian

2.2%250

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%471

High School Diploma

16.1%1,199

Some College (<1 yr)

7%518

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%1,011

Associate's Degree

12.7%945

Bachelor's Degree

23.9%1,780

Master's Degree

11.6%865

Professional Degree

0.2%16

Doctorate

0.9%66

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

36.6%

Graduate+

12.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$313,900

Median Renti

$1,774

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64%2,700

Renter-Occupied

36%1,521

Total Units

4,387

Homeownership

64%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

196

$1,500–$2,000

824

$2,000+

381

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%123

2010–2019

46.8%2,051

2000–2009

37.3%1,637

1990–1999

6.2%274

1980–1989

3.9%173

1970–1979

2.1%90

1960–1969

0.5%22

1939 or earlier

0.4%17

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.1%3,929

Utility Gas

4.3%180

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%100

No Fuel

0.3%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,066

Mean Household Incomei

$119,264

Per Capita Incomei

$44,339

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

6,254

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,0208.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

443

Germany

Guatemala

Philippines

Poland

Korea

China

India

Workforce

Total Employed

5,630

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

926(11.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured