Selma, VA Demographics

A map of Selma's Population by Race

Selma, Virginia had a population of 357 in 2020. It was 94.7% White, 1.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.0% 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 672 places in Virginia, Selma is the 510th 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

338 residents of Selma identify as White, or 94.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Selma considerably larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Selma is ranked #46 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Selma is more White than neighboring Low Moor (89.6% White), Clifton Forge (81.4% White), and Iron Gate (86.4% White). Selma is less White than neighboring Cliftondale Park (97% White), and Glen Wilton (96.9% White).

Selma's Black Population

6 residents of Selma identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Selma less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Selma is ranked #532 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Selma is more Black than neighboring Cliftondale Park (0.4% Black). Selma is less Black than neighboring Low Moor (6.5% Black), Clifton Forge (11.7% Black), Glen Wilton (2.3% Black), and Iron Gate (5.2% Black).

Selma's Asian Population

0 residents of Selma identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Selma slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Selma is ranked #537 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Selma is less Asian than neighboring Low Moor (0.2% Asian), Clifton Forge (0.4% Asian), and Iron Gate (0.3% Asian).

Selma's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Selma identify as Hispanic, or 1.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Selma slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Selma is ranked #598 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Selma is more Hispanic than neighboring Low Moor (1% Hispanic), Cliftondale Park (0.4% Hispanic), and Glen Wilton (0% Hispanic). Selma is less Hispanic than neighboring Clifton Forge (1.9% Hispanic), and Iron Gate (1.5% Hispanic).

Selma's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Selma identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Selma roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Selma is ranked #363 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Selma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Low Moor (0% Native American/Other), Clifton Forge (0.4% Native American/Other), Cliftondale Park (0.4% Native American/Other), Glen Wilton (0% Native American/Other), and Iron Gate (0.3% Native American/Other).

Selma's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Selma identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Selma roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Selma is ranked #599 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Selma is more Multiracial than neighboring Cliftondale Park (1.9% Multiracial), and Glen Wilton (0.8% Multiracial). Selma is less Multiracial than neighboring Low Moor (2.7% Multiracial), Clifton Forge (4.3% Multiracial), and Iron Gate (6.2% Multiracial).

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