Checked
Selma, IN
Town in Delaware County, Indiana.
Population
837
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
935
ZIP codes
0
Selma and its ZIP codes
Selma at a glance
- Selma is about 4.9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,214, 19% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,400 (51% below Indiana) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for Selma, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Selma, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,214
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$106,400
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (124), Irish Americans (81), Scottish Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Selma.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,167
44,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,965
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$709M
FY 2026, $6,332 per person
How people get to work
Selma, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Selma, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
323
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Selma, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Selma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Parker CityTown | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.3 |
| MuncieCity | 5.9 mi | 27.4 |
| RoyertonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| FarmlandTown | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| CowanCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| AlbanyTown | 8.6 mi | 2 |
| BlountsvilleTown | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| OakvilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| EatonTown | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| SpringportTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| LosantvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ModocTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| RedkeyTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| YorktownTown | 13 mi | 31.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Selma, IN in?
- Selma is in Delaware County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Selma, IN?
- About 837 people live in Selma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Selma?
- Nearby places include Parker City (3.5 mi), Windsor (3.6 mi), Muncie (5.9 mi), Royerton (7.3 mi), Farmland (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023