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Selbyville

Delaware · 2,878 residents · 3.588 sq mi
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Selbyville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,813. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $322,400. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,878
+75%since 2000
from 1,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+38%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Selbyville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,813
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,294
+96%since 2000
from $16,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,400
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+63%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67%(1,929)
Black6.4%(184)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(627)
Asian1.1%(33)
Other0.7%(19)
Diversity Score58.5%(1,683)
Diversity Score
58
−13%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+123%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selbyville, Delaware?

Selbyville, Delaware has about 2,878 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selbyville, Delaware?

The typical household in Selbyville, Delaware earns about $72,813 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 $322,400, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Selbyville, Delaware?

About 28.5% 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 9.1% 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 1,543 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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