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Selma, Oregon

Census designated place in Josephine County, Oregon · ZIP 97538

  • Josephine County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 654 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 233Households
  • $44,161Median household income
  • $236,200Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2010 to 2020−4.9%
6606807002010: 69520102020: 6612020695661
Population of Selma at each census
CensusPopulation
2010695
2020661

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 41, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 41, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Selma
Under $50k60.9%
$50k to $100k22.8%
$100k to $150k5.6%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over10.7%

Median household income $44,161 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 41, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Selma
Owner occupied
207 units
Renter occupied
26 units
Vacancy rate
23.9%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 41, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Selma compared with its county and state
Selma compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureSelmaJosephine CountyOregon
Population65488,0694,238,714
Median household income$44,161$59,097$80,426
Median age36.247.540.1
Median home value$236,200$383,100$454,200
Bachelor’s degree or higher5.2%19.7%36.2%
Foreign-born residents1.1%3.7%9.7%
Owner-occupied homes88.8%71.7%63.4%
Mean commute to work24.1 minutes20.8 minutes23.2 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 41, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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