Selma, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Selma, Texas is 11,302 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 246th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $97,153, the median home value is $288,700, and the median age is 33.9.
The population has grown 110.6% since 2010 (5,651 → 11,900).
11,302
Population
2256
People / sq mi
$97,153
Median Income
$288,700
Median Home Value
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Selma covers 5.0 sq mi of land at 2256 people per square mile.
About Selma, TX
Selma skews on age — the median resident is 33.9, younger than the national median. With 11,302 residents, Selma is a city in Texas.
The typical household here earns about $97,153, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $288,700, with typical rent around $1,796.
41.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. A solid 18.9% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Selma city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Selma city had a population of 5,651 in 2010 and 11,900 in 2024, a 2.1× growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,900 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 5.57%.
11,900
Population (2024)
5,651
Population (2010)
11,900
Peak (2024)
5.57%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,651 |
| 2011 | 6,583 |
| 2012 | 7,155 |
| 2013 | 7,618 |
| 2014 | 8,479 |
| 2015 | 9,088 |
| 2016 | 10,072 |
| 2017 | 10,671 |
| 2018 | 10,989 |
| 2019 | 11,132 |
| 2020 | 11,428 |
| 2021 | 11,616 |
| 2022 | 11,742 |
| 2023 | 11,797 |
| 2024 | 11,900 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.4% |
| Black or African American | 23.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$97,153
Median Household Income
$43,427
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$288,700
Median Home Value
$1,796
Median Rent
57.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.0%
High School+
41.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
73.6%
Public Transit
18.9%
Work From Home
28.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
41.3%
Foreign Born
83.2%
Non-English at Home
13.2%
Veterans
8.3%
With Disability
95.9%
Health Insurance
99.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.8% |
| Retail Trade | 16.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.3% |
| Information | 7.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.3% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.9% |
| Public Administration | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Selma, Texas has a population of 11,302 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 246th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Selma, Texas is $97,153, with 8.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Selma, Texas is $288,700, with median monthly rent at $1,796 and a homeownership rate of 57.6%.
The median age in Selma, Texas is 33.9 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
The population has grown 110.6% since 2010 (5,651 → 11,900).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.