Selma, CA Demographics

A map of Selma's Population by Race

Selma, California had a population of 24,674 in 2020. It was 11.2% White, 0.6% Black, 4.4% Asian, 81.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Selma, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Selma is the 308th most populous. 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's White Population

2,775 residents of Selma identify as White, or 11.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Selma considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Selma is ranked #1417 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Selma is more White than neighboring Parlier (1.4% White), and Del Rey (5.4% White). Selma is less White than neighboring Kingsburg (43.4% White), Fowler (16.9% White), and Monmouth (23.3% White).

Selma's Black Population

157 residents of Selma identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Selma roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Selma is ranked #947 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Selma is more Black than neighboring Kingsburg (0.4% Black), and Parlier (0.2% Black). Selma is less Black than neighboring Fowler (1.4% Black), Del Rey (0.9% Black), and Monmouth (0.8% Black).

Selma's Asian Population

1,090 residents of Selma identify as Asian, or 4.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Selma slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Selma is ranked #514 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Selma is more Asian than neighboring Kingsburg (3.3% Asian), Parlier (0.3% Asian), Del Rey (3.3% Asian), and Monmouth (0.8% Asian). Selma is less Asian than neighboring Fowler (13.1% Asian).

Selma's Hispanic Population

20,041 residents of Selma identify as Hispanic, or 81.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Selma considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Selma is ranked #139 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Selma is more Hispanic than neighboring Kingsburg (48.3% Hispanic), Fowler (66.4% Hispanic), and Monmouth (67.5% Hispanic). Selma is less Hispanic than neighboring Parlier (97.6% Hispanic), and Del Rey (88.9% Hispanic).

Selma's Native American/Other Population

220 residents of Selma identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Selma roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Selma is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Selma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parlier (0.2% Native American/Other), and Del Rey (0.3% Native American/Other). Selma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kingsburg (1.2% Native American/Other), Fowler (1% Native American/Other), and Monmouth (3.3% Native American/Other).

Selma's Multiracial Population

391 residents of Selma identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Selma roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Selma is ranked #1374 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Selma is more Multiracial than neighboring Fowler (1.3% Multiracial), Parlier (0.3% Multiracial), and Del Rey (1.3% Multiracial). Selma is less Multiracial than neighboring Kingsburg (3.5% Multiracial), and Monmouth (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.