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Selma, CA
City in Fresno County, California.
Population
24,659
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,150
ZIP codes
0
Selma and its ZIP codes
Selma at a glance
- Selma is about 16 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 310th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $60,241 a year, 39% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $315,300 (57% below California) and median rent is $1,232 a month.
Local data for Selma, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Selma, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,241
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$315,300
Median rent
$1,232/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (19,817), Indian Americans (751), German Americans (642).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fresno County. PPP loans are for Selma.
Unemployment rate
7.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,417
428,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,584
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.92B
FY 2026, $4,883 per person
How people get to work
Selma, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle2.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Selma, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
2,472
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
921
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
102° / 38°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Selma, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
20.9%
U.S. 11.1% +9.8 pts
Cities near Selma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingsburgCity | 4.6 mi | 3.7 |
| ParlierCity | 5 mi | 2.5 |
| FowlerCity | 5.3 mi | 2.6 |
| Del ReyCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.3 |
| MonmouthCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| BowlesCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ReedleyCity | 9.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Delft ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| SangerCity | 10 mi | 6.2 |
| MalagaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| LatonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| El Monte Mobile VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0 |
| TraverCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| LondonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| EastonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| SunnysideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Selma, CA in?
- Selma is in Fresno County, California.
- What is the population of Selma, CA?
- About 24,659 people live in Selma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Selma?
- Nearby places include Kingsburg (4.6 mi), Parlier (5 mi), Fowler (5.3 mi), Del Rey (6.1 mi), Monmouth (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023