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Selma

Oregon · 520 residents · 6.457 sq mi
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Selma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,372. Population has fallen 20% since 2023, a loss of 134 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $231,500. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

520
−20%since 2023
from 654 in 2023
2010 – 2024
81 / sq mi
−20%since 2023
from 101 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.8
−9%since 2023
from 36.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
483594706818929201020202024Selma
2024520
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,372
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,161 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$15,131
−53%since 2023
from $32,444 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
9.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.302
−45%since 2023
from 0.552 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$231,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $236,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
97.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
2.3% rent
27.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
71.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(617)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(25)
Diversity Score13.5%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(488)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(20)
Diversity Score14.7%(76)
15
+8%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−12%since 2023
from 24.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
93.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
93.8%
+27.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
95.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
49.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selma, Oregon?

Selma, Oregon has about 520 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selma, Oregon?

The typical household in Selma, Oregon earns about $43,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selma, Oregon expensive?

In Selma, Oregon, the median home is worth about $231,500.

How educated are people in Selma, Oregon?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Selma, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selma, Oregon?

About 9.8% of people in Selma, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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