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Selby

South Dakota · 600 residents (2025 est.) · 0.712 sq mi
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Selby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,205. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $105,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
702
−5%since 2000
from 736 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
986 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,034 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
−16%since 2000
from 51.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:600 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5096117138159171990201020202024Selby
2024702
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,205
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,639 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,459
+91%since 2000
from $16,433 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+31%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,700
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+48.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+82%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(588)
Black2.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(72)
Diversity Score35.8%(251)
Diversity Score
36
+5085%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+231%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−56.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+30.0 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selby, South Dakota?

Selby, South Dakota has about 702 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selby, South Dakota?

The typical household in Selby, South Dakota earns about $49,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selby, South Dakota expensive?

In Selby, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $105,700, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Selby, South Dakota?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Selby, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selby, South Dakota?

About 8.3% of people in Selby, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Selby, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Selby, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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