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Selden

New York · 21,262 residents · 4.549 sq mi
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Selden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $342,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,262
−3%since 2000
from 21,861 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,674 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+18%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K20K21K21K22K1990201020202024Selden
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,262
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,103 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,616
+68%since 2000
from $20,577 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,843
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $943 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+45%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(18,863)
Black1.6%(349)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,799)
Asian2.4%(535)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.2%(6,167)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(14,013)
Black4.2%(885)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(4,129)
Asian7%(1,495)
Other2%(428)
Diversity Score63.3%(13,461)
Diversity Score
63
+124%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selden, New York?

Selden, New York has about 21,262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selden, New York?

The typical household in Selden, New York earns about $93,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selden, New York expensive?

In Selden, New York, the median home is worth about $342,500, and the typical rent is about $1,843 a month.

How educated are people in Selden, New York?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Selden, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selden, New York?

About 5.5% of people in Selden, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Selden, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Selden, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 654 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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