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Selma, CA


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Selma, California

Selma, California is 15 miles SE of Fresno, California. It is in Fresno county. The city is part of the Fresno metro area. The population of Selma is 19,444.

The People and Families of Selma

In Selma, about 49% of adults are married. The size of households in Selma is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Selma.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Selma had a median family income of $36,510.

Political Inclinations

Among Selma political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,300. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Selma Housing

Of the housing in Selma, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in California.

Commuting

In Selma, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Selma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Selma Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Selma Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Selma Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Selma, CA

Comparing Selma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity106
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens35
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work74
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents69
People Living Alone13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime21

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