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Selbyville

Delaware · 2,167 residents · 3.588 sq mi
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Selbyville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,630. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,167
+32%since 2000
from 1,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Selbyville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,630
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,162
+31%since 2000
from $16,965 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,900
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+99%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(1,347)
Black10.8%(233)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(523)
Asian2%(43)
Other1.2%(25)
Diversity Score68.1%(1,476)
Diversity Score
68
+2%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selbyville, Delaware?

Selbyville, Delaware has about 2,167 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selbyville, Delaware?

The typical household in Selbyville, Delaware earns about $44,630 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 $240,900, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Selbyville, Delaware?

About 10.0% 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 13.4% 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 832 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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