Selma CCD, Fresno County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Selma CCD, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Selma CCD, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Selma CCD, California. The estimated population of Selma CCD, California is 30,762 people, with a median age of 32.5.

We can look at the total population in Selma CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,762
+0.39%
+0.37%
2020
30,641
-0.45% -
2019
30,779
-0.61% -
2018
30,967
+1.04%
-
2017
30,649
- -

Population of Selma CCD, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
14.4%
14.2%
+1.41%
Black/African American
1.1%
0.3%
+266.67%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
-50.00%
Hispanic
80%
78.3%
+2.17%
Asian
2.7%
4.6%
-41.30%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
2.3%
-39.13%
Other
0.3%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Selma CCD, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.5 +1.88% 30.2 +0.67% 34.6 +0.58%
2020 31.9 +3.57% 30 +2.04% 34.4 +3.3%
2019 30.8 +1.32% 29.4 -2.97% 33.3 +9.18%
2018 30.4 -2.88% 30.3 -0.98% 30.5 -5.86%
2017 31.3 - 30.6 - 32.4 -

The median age of Selma CCD, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,784 -18.16% 2,254 +9.55% 2,261 2,450
10 to 19 2,403 +1.43% 2,331 -14.05% 2,422 2,014
20 to 29 2,510 +20.41% 2,632 -9.55% 3,056 2,362
30 to 39 2,223 -21.2% 2,115 -12.37% 1,766 1,847
40 to 49 1,653 +35.28% 1,502 +22.22% 2,245 1,858
50 to 59 1,861 -17.73% 1,531 -2.48% 1,531 1,482
60 to 69 1,200 +11.98% 1,268 +29.98% 1,335 1,686
70+ 1,004 -5.55% 1,378 +8.75% 945 1,502

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Selma CCD, California is $50,253.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Selma CCD.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,396.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,735.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,391.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Selma CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Selma CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Selma CCD, California is currently $66,863.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.34% of households in Selma CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Selma CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.83%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Selma CCD is $20,688.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Selma CCD by the total population of Selma CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Selma CCD, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Selma CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.93%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.83%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Selma CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Selma CCD over the age of 16 is 23,344.

Of those people, a total of 60.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Selma CCD is 54.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,729 23.00% 30.70%
20 to 24 years 2,307 72.70% 9.60%
25 to 29 years 3,111 72.40% 13.00%
30 to 34 years 1,845 76.90% 9.80%
35 to 44 years 3,949 79.30% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 3,364 78.20% 12.80%
55 to 59 years 1,571 67.00% 2.80%
60 to 64 years 1,802 55.70% 8.10%
65 to 74 years 2,204 18.60% 2.00%
75 years and over 1,462 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Selma CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,929 62.80% 9.60%
Black or African American 281 19.60% 45.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 238 60.90% 7.60%
Asian 802 60.60% 7.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4,658 54.40% 7.00%
Two or more races 2,436 58.70% 8.20%
Hispanic or Latino 17,869 61.60% 8.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,970 54.20% 11.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Selma CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Selma CCD is 12,705, with median earnings of $30,007.00.

Women in Selma CCD, California earning approximately 84.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,705 $30,007.00
Male 7,432 $31,693.00
Female 5,273 $26,623.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 642 $80,455.00
Business and Financial 369 $56,045.00
Computer and Mathematical 84 $38,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $63,346.00
Community and Social Service 333 $58,363.00
Legal 52 $57,647.00
Educational and Library 665 $26,406.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 90 $57,308.00
Healthcare Practitioners 484 $36,176.00
Healthcare Support 647 $30,442.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 98 $21,023.00
Law Enforcement 121 $62,118.00
Food Preparation and Serving 836 $15,156.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 822 $17,424.00
Personal Care and Service 176 $7,328.00
Sales 959 $37,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,685 $29,957.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,470 $21,592.00
Construction and Extraction 476 $37,400.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 462 $34,649.00
Production 691 $31,488.00
Transportation and Material Moving 553 $38,475.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 383 $105,128.00 259 $51,354.00
Business and Financial 61 $61,625.00 308 $55,822.00
Computer and Mathematical 84 $38,750.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $63,346.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 222 $58,405.00 111 $32,471.00
Legal 0 $0.00 52 $57,647.00
Educational and Library 100 $76,071.00 565 $17,078.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $56,635.00 22 $61,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 78 $93,478.00 406 $35,515.00
Healthcare Support 60 $26,029.00 587 $31,088.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 98 $21,023.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 96 $61,250.00 25 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 331 $41,979.00 505 $11,399.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 691 $16,155.00 131 $22,326.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $0.00 118 $25,686.00
Sales 605 $38,523.00 354 $26,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 514 $30,975.00 1,171 $28,153.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,210 $25,169.00 260 $14,336.00
Construction and Extraction 476 $37,400.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 462 $34,649.00 0 $0.00
Production 527 $38,164.00 164 $26,538.00
Transportation and Material Moving 553 $38,475.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,931 households in Selma CCD, with an average household size of 3.43 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,945 families in Selma CCD with an average family size of 3.9 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,169 1,177 1,599 1,986
Average Household Size 4.11 3.83 4.22 1.12
Total Families 4,169 1,177 1,599 0
Average Household Size 4.1 3.52 3.68 0

Poverty

Of the 6,945 families in Selma CCD, 16.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Selma CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,518 housing units in Selma CCD, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,931 93.83%
Vacant 587 6.17%

39.21% of the total 9,518 housing units in Selma CCD are rental units. This is approximately 3,732 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,838 are occupied by the owner - or 50.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Selma CCD is $1,021.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Selma CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    361
  • Less than $500
    247
  • $500 to $999
    1,543
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,375
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    507
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    31
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    29

Property Value

The median value of a property in Selma CCD is $216,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Selma CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    361
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    407
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    485
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    871
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,729
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    703
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    229
  • $1,000,000 or more
    53

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Selma CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Selma CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    903
  • 1940 to 1949
    657
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,164
  • 1960 to 1969
    684
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,948
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,020
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,149
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,389
  • 2010 to 2013
    604
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Selma CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    655
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,576
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,945
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,755

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Selma CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Selma CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

23.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Selma CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    378
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,039
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,405
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,053
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,813
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,093
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,976
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    396
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    500
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    656
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    232
  • 90 or more minutes
    195

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Selma CCD, California in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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