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Selma

Oregon · 695 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 $20,640. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $271,700. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 58% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
695
+10%vs 2011
vs 632 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
108 / sq mi
+10%vs 2011
vs 98 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.9
+24%vs 2011
vs 41.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,640
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $20,980 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,510
−9%vs 2011
vs $9,370 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.9%
−18.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.351 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $273,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $708 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−20.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.4% in 2011
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
64.0%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
13.2
+1%vs 2011
vs 13.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(501)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(109)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(22)
Diversity Score42.6%(269)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(616)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(50)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18%(125)
Diversity Score
18
−58%vs 2011
vs 43 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
−23%vs 2011
vs 44.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.3% in 2011
Female
48.2%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.7% in 2011
Foreign born
21.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selma, Oregon?

Selma, Oregon has about 695 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selma, Oregon?

The typical household in Selma, Oregon earns about $20,640 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 $271,700, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Selma, Oregon?

About 17.6% 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 45.9% of people in Selma, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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