Selby is a city located in Walworth County South Dakota. Selby has a 2024 population of 605. Selby is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 611 in 2020.
The average household income in Selby is $73,236 with a poverty rate of 6.75%. The median age in Selby is 41.7 years: 41.1 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selby was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 548 | 85.36% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 7.63% |
| Native American | 26 | 4.05% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 2.34% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 232 | 2.36 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 121 | 3.45 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 82 | 1.06 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Male | 17 | 1.24 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Female | 12 | 1.92 | 100 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 7.8% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 7.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 6.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 6.68% |
| High School Graduate | 181 | 40.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 15.81% |
| Some College | 69 | 15.37% |
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 | 373 | 293 | 59 |
| Native American | 26 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,938 | $0 | $27,727 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,161 | $35,521 | $40,357 |
| Some College | $41,964 | $59,306 | $40,804 |
$36,161
Average Earnings
$35,521
Average Male
$40,357
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.47% of Selby residents speak only English, while 1.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 481 | 35 | 7.28% |
| Native | 8 | 2 | 25% |
6.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.26%
Male Poverty Rate
4.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selby is Native, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selby is White, with 7.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.73% |
| Some College | 10.42% |
| High School | 9.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.18% |
| Male Employed | 5.84% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,000 | $94,514 |
| Households | $40,882 | $73,236 |
| Married Families | $76,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,182 | $32,665 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
61.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 11.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.6%
Labor Force Participation
41%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
65.11%
Born in Selby
99.38%
Native Born
0.62%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
99.38% of Selby residents were born in the United States, with 65.11% having been born in South Dakota. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 598 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 600 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 601 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 602 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 604 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 605 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 607 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 609 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 608 | -3 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 611 | -11 | -1.77% |
| 2019 | 622 | -6 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 628 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 628 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 629 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 626 | -13 | -2.03% |
| 2014 | 639 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 637 | 4 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 633 | -12 | -1.86% |
| 2011 | 645 | 9 | 1.42% |
| 2010 | 636 | 0 | 0% |