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Crime in Selma summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Selma. Key points include:
There were 530 total crimes in Selma in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Selma is 2,172.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Selma is 573.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Selma is 1,598.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Selma is 2.50% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Selma Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Selma / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 530 | 2,172.2 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 140 | 573.8 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 13 | 53.3 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 122 | 500.0 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 390 | 1,598.4 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 70 | 286.9 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 243 | 995.9 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 77 | 315.6 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Selma summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Selma. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Selma is 116 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Selma is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Selma is $362,733.
The median income in Selma is $60,241.
Selma's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Selma Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Selma | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 115 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 119 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 105 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 123 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 127 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 119 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Selma, CA Weather
The average high in Selma is 75.1° and the average low is 48.9°.
There are 31.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.8 inches of precipitation each year with 7.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Selma |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 31.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Selma Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Selma
The current population in Selma is 24,659. The population has increased 9.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,659 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 24,586 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 24,576 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 24,545 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 24,405 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 24,675 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 24,598 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 24,537 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 24,228 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 24,017 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 23,808 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 23,538 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 23,251 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 22,939 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 22,617 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Selma
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Selma is:
9.6% White with 2,364 White residents.
0.8% African American with 193 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 879 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 35 Hawaiian residents.
1.7% Other with 418 Other residents.
1.2% Two Or More with 287 Two Or More residents.
83.0% Hispanic with 20,469 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Selma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.6% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 83.0% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Selma
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Selma is 49.6% female with 12,231 female residents.
Selma is 50.4% male with 12,428 male residents.
| Gender | Selma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Selma for adults over 25
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22.0% of adults in Selma completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Selma completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Selma completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Selma completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Selma completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Selma completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Selma completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Selma completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Selma completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Selma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 22.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Selma, California
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9.6% of households in Selma earn Less than $10,000.
6.5% of households in Selma earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Selma earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Selma earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.7% of households in Selma earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.1% of households in Selma earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.8% of households in Selma earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.0% of households in Selma earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in Selma earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Selma earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Selma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.6% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.1% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
