Selah is a city located in Yakima County Washington. Selah has a 2024 population of 8,706. Selah is currently growing at a rate of 1.58% annually and its population has increased by 6.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,165 in 2020.
The average household income in Selah is $98,995 with a poverty rate of 11.91%. The median age in Selah is 34.2 years: 34.9 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,312 | 63.99% |
| Other race | 1,855 | 22.35% |
| Two or more races | 771 | 9.29% |
| Asian | 209 | 2.52% |
| Native American | 85 | 1.02% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,197 | 2.51 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 1,584 | 3.16 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Non Family | 1,056 | 1.09 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Female | 440 | 3.41 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 117 | 3.25 | 59 | 41 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 574 | 11.13% |
| Associates Degree | 506 | 9.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 716 | 13.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 507 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,533 | 29.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 190 | 3.68% |
| Some College | 1,131 | 21.93% |
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 | 3,574 | 3,169 | 920 |
| Hispanic | 1,024 | 701 | 74 |
| Other Race | 728 | 440 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 364 | 340 | 126 |
| Asian | 200 | 164 | 136 |
| Native American | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,583 | $76,600 | $72,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,647 | $110,326 | $104,444 |
| High School Graduate | $55,028 | $68,333 | $44,613 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,587 | $58,995 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,989 | $71,968 | $47,152 |
| Some College | $49,754 | $79,390 | $34,830 |
$59,989
Average Earnings
$71,968
Average Male
$47,152
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.09% of Selah residents speak only English, while 23.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,938 | 716 | 14.5% |
| Other | 1,843 | 229 | 12.43% |
| Hispanic | 2,283 | 225 | 9.86% |
| Asian | 200 | 21 | 10.5% |
11.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.63%
Male Poverty Rate
13.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selah is White, with 14.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selah is Hispanic, with 9.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.69% |
| Some College | 4.35% |
| High School | 3.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.81% |
| Female Employed | 6.2% |
| Male Employed | 0.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,203 | $108,588 |
| Households | $74,757 | $98,995 |
| Married Families | $119,423 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,076 | $73,509 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
380
Number of Veterans
294
Male Veterans
86
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 122 |
| Second Gulf War | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 96 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 75+ | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 344 | 7.92% |
| Black | 19 | 47.5% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 3.74% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
66.27%
Born in Selah
90.7%
Native Born
9.3%
Foreign Born
4.99%
Non Citizen
4.31%
Naturalized
90.7% of Selah residents were born in the United States, with 66.27% having been born in Washington. 4.99% 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 | 9,383 | 136 | 1.47% |
| 2028 | 9,247 | 135 | 1.48% |
| 2027 | 9,112 | 135 | 1.5% |
| 2026 | 8,977 | 136 | 1.54% |
| 2025 | 8,841 | 135 | 1.55% |
| 2024 | 8,706 | 135 | 1.58% |
| 2023 | 8,571 | 58 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 8,513 | 300 | 3.65% |
| 2021 | 8,213 | 48 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 8,165 | 75 | 0.93% |
| 2019 | 8,090 | 110 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 7,980 | 146 | 1.86% |
| 2017 | 7,834 | 136 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 7,698 | 89 | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 7,609 | 69 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 7,540 | 44 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 7,496 | 30 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 7,466 | 48 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 7,418 | 59 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 7,359 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,310 | 1,197 | 23.41% |
| 1990 | 5,113 | 613 | 13.62% |
| 1980 | 4,500 | 1,430 | 46.58% |
| 1970 | 3,070 | 246 | 8.71% |
| 1960 | 2,824 | -6,559 | -69.9% |