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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Selma

Virginia · 485 residents · 0.435 sq mi
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Selma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has grown 39% since 2009. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,600. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

485
+39%vs 2009
vs 348 in 2009
2000 – 2024
1,115 / sq mi
+39%vs 2009
vs 800 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
40.8
+48%vs 2009
vs 27.5 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
982433885336782000201020202024Selma
2024146
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,250
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $28,125 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2023
$14,045
+10%vs 2009
vs $12,801 in 2009
US average: $21,522
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $40,300 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$475
US average: $602
85.2%
−14.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 100.0% in 2009
14.8% rent
1.6
+11%vs 2009
vs 1.4 in 2009
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(483)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(5)
1
vs 0 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 5.4% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+14.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 66.3% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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How many people live in Selma, Virginia?

Selma, Virginia has about 485 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Selma, Virginia?

The typical household in Selma, Virginia earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selma, Virginia expensive?

In Selma, Virginia, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Selma, Virginia?

About 6.3% 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 0.0% of people in Selma, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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