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Selbyville

Delaware · 3,381 residents (2025 est.) · 3.588 sq mi
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Selbyville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,592. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $432,900. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 141%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,097
+88%since 2000
from 1,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
863 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+36%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,381 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Selbyville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,592
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,841
+129%since 2000
from $16,965 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−11%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$432,900
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,152
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.5%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+111%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(1,023)
Black15.1%(249)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(347)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.1%(1,104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(2,055)
Black8%(249)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(687)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other3.1%(95)
Diversity Score62.9%(1,948)
Diversity Score
63
−6%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 75.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 72.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 26.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selbyville, Delaware?

Selbyville, Delaware has about 3,097 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selbyville, Delaware?

The typical household in Selbyville, Delaware earns about $75,592 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selbyville, Delaware expensive?

In Selbyville, Delaware, the median home is worth about $432,900, and the typical rent is about $1,152 a month.

How educated are people in Selbyville, Delaware?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Selbyville, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selbyville, Delaware?

About 4.3% of people in Selbyville, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Selbyville, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Selbyville, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,762 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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