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Selby, SD


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Selby, South Dakota

Selby, South Dakota is 97 miles SE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 331 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Walworth county. The population of the city is 736.

The People and Families of Selby

In Selby, about 60% of adults are married. Adults in Selby are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Selby had a median family income of $37,500.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Selby.

Selby Housing

Of the housing in Selby, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in South Dakota.

Commuting

In Selby, 74% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Selby makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Selby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySelby Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySelby Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophySelby Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 13%Selby Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Selby, SD

Comparing Selby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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