This was 7.4 percent higher than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 11,241.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Selma for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 407 | 5.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,086 | 14.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 754 | 9.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 607 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,346 | 17.5 |
| Associate's degree | 756 | 9.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,735 | 22.5 |
| Master's degree | 888 | 11.5 |
| Professional school degree | 47 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 74 | 1 |
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