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Selby

South Dakota · 736 residents · 0.712 sq mi
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Selby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,639. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $32,600. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

736
+6%since 1990
from 692 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,034 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 972 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
51.1
+8%since 1990
from 47.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5096117138159171990201020202024Selby
2024702
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,639
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,950 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,433
+47%since 1990
from $11,188 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.3%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$270
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
78.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
21.4% rent
1.2
+14%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(692)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.5%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.3 min
−40%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selby, South Dakota?

Selby, South Dakota has about 736 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Selby, South Dakota earns about $27,639 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 $32,600, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Selby, South Dakota?

About 16.3% 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 44 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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