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Selma

Virginia · 529 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 $35,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $33,800. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 43% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
529
+9%since 2000
from 485 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,216 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+6%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
982433885336782000201020202024Selma
2024146
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,208
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$20,840
+48%since 2000
from $14,045 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services20.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration20.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,800
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−41.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−40%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(519)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(15)
Diversity Score
3
+176%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
Female
38.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.3%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selma, Virginia?

Selma, Virginia has about 529 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selma, Virginia?

The typical household in Selma, Virginia earns about $35,208 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 $33,800.

How educated are people in Selma, Virginia?

About 23.9% 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 3.4% 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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