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Selma

Oregon · 661 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 $48,689. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $246,100. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
661
+12%since 2019
from 591 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
102 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 92 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
54.1
−13%since 2019
from 62.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
483594706818929201020202024Selma
2024520
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,689
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $60,990 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,524
−3%since 2019
from $29,520 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $272,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
13.0% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+13%since 2019
from 4.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(16)
Diversity Score16.4%(97)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(555)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(48)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other1.8%(12)
Diversity Score23.6%(156)
Diversity Score
24
+44%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2019
from 77.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2019
from 27.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+22.3 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.7%
+35.1 ptssince 2019
from 35.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.0% in 2019
Female
51.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selma, Oregon?

Selma, Oregon has about 661 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selma, Oregon?

The typical household in Selma, Oregon earns about $48,689 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 $246,100, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Selma, Oregon?

About 3.9% 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 8.9% of people in Selma, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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