Selma, Texas

About Selma

Set in the central part of Texas, Selma is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 11,900.

Officially, Selma is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,375 residents per square mile.

📰 Selma News Today

• 15815 Delaware Park, Selma, TX 78154 Realtor.com · Aug 14
• A TJ Maxx sister brand just opened a new discount store near S.A. MySA · Aug 8
• Affidavit: PayPal profile photo helps Selma police identify man charged with online solicitation of minor KSAT · Aug 11
• Richard Louis Owen III Obituary Apr 25, 2026 schertzfuneralhome.com · Apr 29
• Toddler found alone over the weekend in Selma reunited with his parents news4sanantonio.com · May 31

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Selma Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Selma — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,900.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Selma

• Chuy's — tex-mex
• Pasha Mediterranean Grill
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Bill Miller Bar-B-Q — american
• Cheddar's — american
• Chili's — tex-mex
• Denny's — american
• Hooters — burger
• IHOP — breakfast
• Jim's Restaurant — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Selma

• Forest Ridge Park reviews ★
• Davenport Park reviews ★
• FM 1518 Park reviews ★
• John S. Harrison Park reviews ★
• Kensington Ranch Park reviews ★
• Stage Stop Park reviews ★
• Winding Oaks Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Selma

🏘️ Nearby Communities