Selinsgrove is a borough located in Snyder County Pennsylvania. Selinsgrove has a 2024 population of 5,512. Selinsgrove is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,712 in 2020.
The average household income in Selinsgrove is $71,515 with a poverty rate of 6.24%. The median age in Selinsgrove is 24 years: 23.7 years for males, and 24.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selinsgrove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,902 | 85.85% |
| Two or more races | 311 | 5.45% |
| Black or African American | 275 | 4.82% |
| Asian | 92 | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75 | 1.31% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,735 | 1.91 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Non Family | 950 | 1.14 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Married | 559 | 2.6 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Female | 186 | 3.46 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Male | 40 | 3.48 | 60 | 40 |
2.79
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
50.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 5.78% |
| Associates Degree | 318 | 11.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 596 | 21.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 397 | 14.17% |
| High School Graduate | 774 | 27.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 4.53% |
| Some College | 427 | 15.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,627 | 2,403 | 960 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 45 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 28 | 0 |
| Black | 43 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,854 | $60,976 | $59,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,167 | $80,769 | $48,947 |
| High School Graduate | $29,457 | $44,074 | $21,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,500 | $18,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,832 | $54,545 | $33,177 |
| Some College | $42,215 | $42,456 | $34,740 |
$43,832
Average Earnings
$54,545
Average Male
$33,177
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.57% of Selinsgrove residents speak only English, while 7.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,931 | 170 | 5.8% |
| Other | 36 | 36 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 218 | 36 | 16.51% |
6.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.9%
Male Poverty Rate
8.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selinsgrove is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selinsgrove is White, with 5.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.21% |
| Some College | 3.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.6% |
| Male Employed | 0.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,908 | $90,812 |
| Households | $56,295 | $71,515 |
| Married Families | $101,301 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,136 | $54,992 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.9%
Male Marriage Rate
21.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
175
Number of Veterans
175
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 93 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 3.65% |
| Black | 9 | 3.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.74%
Born in Selinsgrove
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
98.49% of Selinsgrove residents were born in the United States, with 70.74% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,262 | -50 | -0.94% |
| 2028 | 5,312 | -50 | -0.93% |
| 2027 | 5,362 | -50 | -0.92% |
| 2026 | 5,412 | -50 | -0.92% |
| 2025 | 5,462 | -50 | -0.91% |
| 2024 | 5,512 | -50 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 5,562 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 5,553 | -144 | -2.53% |
| 2021 | 5,697 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 5,712 | -214 | -3.61% |
| 2019 | 5,926 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 5,920 | -28 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 5,948 | 42 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 5,906 | -12 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 5,918 | 133 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 5,785 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5,785 | 100 | 1.76% |
| 2012 | 5,685 | 71 | 1.26% |
| 2011 | 5,614 | -38 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 5,652 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,383 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 1990 | 5,384 | 157 | 3% |
| 1980 | 5,227 | 111 | 2.17% |
| 1970 | 5,116 | 1,168 | 29.58% |
| 1960 | 3,948 | 434 | 12.35% |
| 1950 | 3,514 | 637 | 22.14% |
| 1940 | 2,877 | 80 | 2.86% |
| 1930 | 2,797 | -2,465 | -46.85% |