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Selma (VA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Selma, Virginia

StateVirginia
Land Area (mi²)0.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)829.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-5% (-17)
Growth Since 2020-34.75% (-172)
Rank in State478th
Rank in Country21638th

The population of Selma, VA in 2022 is estimated to be 323. This is a decrease of -5% (-17 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Selma by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Selma by Age

Selma Population Pyramid 2022
Selma Median Age
35.2
Total
35.9
Male
34.1
Female
Selma Sex Ratio
54.14%
268
Male
45.86%
227
Female
Selma Age Dependency Ratio
35.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
69.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Selma Adults
327
Adults
(86 of whom are seniors) in Selma.

Population of Selma by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Selma

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 8.18%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 7.63%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 8.81%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Selma

While the overall poverty rate of Selma is 8.18%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (8.81%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (7.63%).

Poverty Rate of Selma by Education

55.56%
Less Than 9th Grade
12.66%
High School
0%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Selma

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Selma

The most common language spoken in Selma is English, with 100% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Selma by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Selma, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Selma by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree154.59%
Bachelors Degree144.28%
Associates Degree185.5%
Some College8626.3%
High School Graduate15848.32%
9th to 12th Grade206.12%
Less Than 9th Grade164.89%

Earnings Statistics of Selma by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$50,238

Average Earnings

$50,387

Average Male

$0

Average Female

Employment of Selma by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Selma by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
33.4%
Labor Force Participation
26.5%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Selma by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Selma

Marriage Rates

  • 54.1%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 51.8%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 57.5%

    Female Marriage Rate

Selma Marriage

In Selma, 51.8% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 20-34, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Selma

Selma Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Selma Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
94.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Selma by Type

3.33
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets