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Selma, IN


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Selma, Indiana

Selma, Indiana is 6 miles E of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 55 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is in Delaware county. The town is part of the Muncie metro area. The population of Selma is 880.

The People and Families of Selma

In Selma, about 63% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Selma.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Selma had a median family income of $50,357. There aren't a lot of poor people in Selma.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Selma.

Selma Housing

Of the housing in Selma, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Selma, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Selma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Selma Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Selma, IN

Comparing Selma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity33
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built34
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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