Population 11,642 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Selma
Household size in Selma
| Period | Selma | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Selma average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the San Antonio area overall, where it has 2.84 people. Household size has dropped from 2.83 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Selma
| Period | Selma | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.8 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.4 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Selma is young: half of its residents are under 35.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 32.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Selma
| Period | Selma | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Selma (16.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 6.0 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Selma
Renters in Selma
| Period | Selma | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.3% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.0% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.4% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Selma rent their homes (37.4%), close to the national share of 34.8%. More than one in five owners (21.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 9.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Selma
| Period | Selma | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in Selma are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. Selma has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Texas cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Selma
| Period | Selma | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2003 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2004 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2008 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2009 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Selma is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2009, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2003 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 35 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Selma
| Period | Selma | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,105 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,260 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,440 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,680 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$575 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Selma costs $1,680 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $575 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Selma
Bachelor's degrees in Selma
| Period | Selma | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.0% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.3% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Selma (38.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in the San Antonio area overall (33.1%). The share with a degree has risen 8.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Selma
| Period | Selma | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Selma is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Selma has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Texas cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Selma
| Period | Selma | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Selma than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Selma compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma | 2.61 | 35.8 | 16.7% | 37.4% | 5.0% | 2009 | $1,680 | 38.3% | 94.1% | 3.9% |
| Universal City | 2.58 | 36.7 | 11.3% | 43.7% | 5.1% | 1991 | $1,394 | 33.6% | 95.5% | 5.0% |
| Live Oak | 2.55 | 38.4 | 11.0% | 36.3% | 5.6% | 1993 | $1,637 | 32.5% | 94.8% | 5.8% |
| Schertz | 2.81 | 39.0 | 9.4% | 22.1% | 5.4% | 2002 | $1,995 | 41.0% | 94.8% | 5.7% |
| Garden Ridge | 2.65 | 52.5 | 8.4% | 7.4% | 6.4% | 1999 | $1,222 | 61.5% | 98.6% | 2.0% |
| Randolph AFB | 3.41 | 22.6 | 4.4% | 100.0% | 2.8% | 1938 | $2,247 | 62.7% | 99.3% | 3.6% |
| Cibolo | 3.15 | 36.9 | 10.9% | 19.0% | 6.5% | 2007 | $1,984 | 40.8% | 91.7% | 7.0% |
| Converse | 3.06 | 32.8 | 13.1% | 24.8% | 4.4% | 2007 | $1,864 | 31.4% | 91.8% | 4.3% |
| Windcrest | 2.71 | 41.0 | 12.8% | 18.4% | 13.2% | 1979 | $1,360 | 41.2% | 94.1% | 3.2% |
| Santa Clara | 2.84 | 48.3 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 3.6% | 2006 | $1,390 | 26.3% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Kirby | 2.94 | 37.7 | 15.2% | 31.0% | 7.0% | 1986 | $1,322 | 16.6% | 76.0% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Selma. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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