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Selma

Indiana · 747 residents · 0.895 sq mi
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Selma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,036. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 133 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,300. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
747
−15%since 2000
from 880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.9
+17%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7137798449099751990201020202024Selma
2024837
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.1%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(56)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(52)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.2%(54)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(43)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.8%(103)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.2%(76)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.8%(118)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.5%(101)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.1%(68)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.4%(33)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,036
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,423 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,202
+10%since 2000
from $18,361 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Selma on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(860)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(691)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(18)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.2%(51)
Puerto Rican1.4%(14)
Cuban0.4%(4)
Ancestry
German13.9%(136)
English11.4%(112)
Irish8.9%(87)
American7.5%(73)
Scottish1.5%(15)
French1.2%(12)
Italian0.5%(5)
Belgian0.2%(2)
Dutch0.2%(2)
Polish0.2%(2)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.2%(2)
British0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+126%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.3%(115)
Married53.2%(164)
Widowed3.9%(12)
Divorced5.5%(17)
Women 15+
Never married30.7%(111)
Married48.1%(174)
Widowed8.8%(32)
Divorced12.4%(45)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selma, Indiana?

Selma, Indiana has about 747 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selma, Indiana?

The typical household in Selma, Indiana earns about $48,036 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 $83,300, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Selma, Indiana?

About 10.6% 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 21.6% of people in Selma, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Selma, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Selma, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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