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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Selbyville

Delaware · 1,645 residents · 3.588 sq mi
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Selbyville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $98,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,645
+23%since 1990
from 1,335 in 1990
1990 – 2025
458 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 372 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+1%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Selbyville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,850 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,965
+37%since 1990
from $12,381 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$432
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $379 in 1990
US average: $602
67.8%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
32.2% rent
2.7
−6%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(1,043)
Black19.3%(258)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian1.4%(19)
Diversity Score45.8%(611)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(1,023)
Black15.1%(249)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(347)
Asian0.6%(10)
Diversity Score67.1%(1,104)
67
+47%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−29%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selbyville, Delaware?

Selbyville, Delaware has about 1,645 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Selbyville, Delaware?

The typical household in Selbyville, Delaware earns about $36,250 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 $98,500, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Selbyville, Delaware?

About 11.3% 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 11.7% 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 310 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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