How long is the commute from Selma, IN?
Workers who live in Selma, IN take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
4.1% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±7.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Selma get to work
| Means of transportation | Selma | Delaware County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.9% (±12.1 points) | 77.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.5% (±12.7 points) | 9.8% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.1% (±3.8 points) | 7.7% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Selma, the average commute is higher than in Delaware County (21.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Selma, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Delaware County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Selma ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 540 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Selma
| Vehicles available | Selma | Delaware County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±13.2 points) | 33.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±13.5 points) | 40.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±9.1 points) | 19.8% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Selma, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Delaware County (7.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Selma
| Selma | Delaware County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.1% (±3.8 points) | 7.7% (±1.0 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±2.3 points) | 88.4% (±1.0 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Selma, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Delaware County (88.4%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Selma
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma | — | 28.4 minutes (±7.0) | — |
| Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 0.4 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Parker City | 3.7 mi | 32.9 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Delaware County) | 5.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 5.9 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Delaware County) | 5.9 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Muncie | 6.5 mi | 18.1 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Stoney Creek Township (Randolph County) | 6.5 mi | 30.0 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Randolph County) | 6.5 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Center Township (Delaware County), IN (18.9 minutes), Muncie, IN (18.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daleville | 32.8 minutes (±7.6) |
| 2 | Harrison Township (Delaware County) | 32.7 minutes (±7.3) |
| 3 | Albany | 31.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 28.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Selma | 28.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 6 | Salem Township (Delaware County) | 28.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Eaton | 27.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 (tie) | Washington Township (Delaware County) | 27.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Union Township (Delaware County) | 26.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Gaston | 26.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 11 | Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Selma
How long is the average commute in Selma?
Workers who live in Selma, IN take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Selma without a car?
0.0% of households in Selma have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Selma?
4.1% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Selma worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Selma town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Selma town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Selma town, Indiana
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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