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Selma

Virginia · 357 residents · 0.435 sq mi
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Selma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,179. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,300. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
357
−26%since 2000
from 485 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
821 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.2
+30%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
982433885336782000201020202024Selma
2024146
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,179
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,884
+20%since 2000
from $14,045 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.3%
US avg: 10%
Information27.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(338)
Black1.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(38)
Diversity Score28%(100)
Diversity Score
28
+2627%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2011
from 27.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
Female
45.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selma, Virginia?

Selma, Virginia has about 357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selma, Virginia?

The typical household in Selma, Virginia earns about $50,179 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 $80,300.

How educated are people in Selma, Virginia?

About 8.9% 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 8.2% 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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