Demographics & People — Selma, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 24,586 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~24,800 |
| Median Age | 32.9 |
| Total Households | 7,642 |
| Family Households | 5,715 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4853 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,746 |
| Black or African American | 227 |
| Asian | 751 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20,255 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 20,638 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 19,998 |
| Other groups | 17,494 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,333 |
| Irish | 703 |
| German | 643 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 542 |
| English | 483 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 419 |
| American | 236 |
Language
| English Only | 11,718 |
| Spanish | 10,798 |
| Population 5+ | 23,203 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 588 |
| Population 18+ | 17,870 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Selma, California.