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Selma

Indiana · 866 residents · 0.895 sq mi
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Selma has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
866
−2%since 2000
from 880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
968 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 983 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+15%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7137798449099751990201020202024Selma
2024837
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,833
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,423 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,202
+21%since 2000
from $18,361 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+5%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(860)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(837)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(40)
Diversity Score
5
+102%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+73%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selma, Indiana?

Selma, Indiana has about 866 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selma, Indiana?

The typical household in Selma, Indiana earns about $48,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selma, Indiana expensive?

In Selma, Indiana, the median home is worth about $86,500, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Selma, Indiana?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Selma, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selma, Indiana?

About 6.0% of people in Selma, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Selma, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Selma, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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