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Selma

Virginia · 146 residents · 0.435 sq mi
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Population has fallen 70% since 2000, a loss of 339 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,100. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% 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

Total population
146
−70%since 2000
from 485 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
336 / sq mi
−70%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+11%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
982433885336782000201020202024Selma
2024146
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,580
+96%since 2000
from $14,045 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+34.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
+51%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade64.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance35.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical35.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Median home value
$93,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(483)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2011
from 27.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
Female
62.3%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−58.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2012
from 35.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 47.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selma, Virginia?

Selma, Virginia has about 146 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Selma, Virginia expensive?

In Selma, Virginia, the median home is worth about $93,100.

How educated are people in Selma, Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Selma, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selma, Virginia?

About 34.2% of people in Selma, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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