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Selma, OR

Census-designated place in Josephine County, Oregon.

Population

520

Land area

6.5sq mi

People per sq mi

81

ZIP codes

0

Selma and its ZIP codes

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Selma at a glance

  • Selma is 82% denser than Oregon as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $43,372 a year, 48% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,500 (52% below Oregon).

Local data for Selma, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Selma, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$43,372

Poverty rate

9.8%

Median home value

$231,500

Homeownership

97.7%

Bachelor's or higher

6.1%

Median age

32.8

Average commute

21.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (153), Portuguese Americans (36), Norwegian Americans (36).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Josephine County. PPP loans are for Selma.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.2%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,430

30,834 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,206

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$813M

FY 2026, $9,234 per person

Josephine County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Selma, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone93.3%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Selma, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

503

Countywide, mostly frost/freeze

Flood insurance policies

393

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 33°F

61.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Selma, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

19.1%

U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts

Smoking

19.7%

U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

Cities near Selma

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KerbyCensus-designated place5.8 mi2.6
Cave JunctionCity8.2 mi1.8
New HopeCensus-designated place14 mi3.8
RedwoodCensus-designated place14 mi3.5
O'BrienCensus-designated place16 mi5.2
WilliamsCensus-designated place17 mi11.3
TakilmaCensus-designated place17 mi5.9
Grants PassCity18 mi11.5
MerlinCensus-designated place19 mi4.1
Rogue RiverCity25 mi1
Foots CreekCensus-designated place25 mi6.1
RuchCensus-designated place29 mi6.7
WimerCensus-designated place30 mi5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Selma, OR in?
Selma is in Josephine County, Oregon.
What is the population of Selma, OR?
About 520 people live in Selma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Selma?
Nearby places include Kerby (5.8 mi), Cave Junction (8.2 mi), New Hope (14 mi), Redwood (14 mi), O'Brien (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023