What percentage of people rent in Selma, IN?
26.5% (±12.2 points) of the occupied homes in Selma, IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 87 renting households against 241 that own their home.
In Selma, the share of households that rent went from 31.1% in 2015–2019 to 26.5% in 2020–2024 (−4.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 26.5% (±12.2 points)
- Renting households
- 87 (±50)
- Median renter income
- $26,927 (±$12,563)
Who rents and who owns in Selma
| Selma | Delaware County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 26.5% (±12.2 points) | 33.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 87 (±50) | 15,505 (±706) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 241 (±68) | 30,751 (±633) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.6 (±0.6) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.4) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $26,927 (±$12,563) | $32,583 (±$3,497) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $71,250 (±$21,893) | $72,272 (±$2,128) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Selma, the renter share is not measurably different from Delaware County (33.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (29.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Delaware County, Selma ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 459 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Selma has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 31.1% (±9.8 points) | 26.5% (±12.2 points) | −4.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $600 (±$99) | $910 (±$846) | +51.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $46,974 (±$10,829) | $58,214 (±$24,197) | +23.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Selma
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma | — | 26.5% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 0.4 mi | 17.8% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parker City | 3.7 mi | 26.7% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Delaware County) | 5.1 mi | 16.9% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 5.9 mi | 16.4% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Delaware County) | 5.9 mi | 47.7% (±2.0 points) | Higher |
| Muncie | 6.5 mi | 48.0% (±1.9 points) | Higher |
| Stoney Creek Township (Randolph County) | 6.5 mi | 13.8% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Randolph County) | 6.5 mi | 27.5% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Center Township (Delaware County), IN (47.7%), Muncie, IN (48.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muncie | 48.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 2 | Center Township (Delaware County) | 47.7% (±2.0 points) |
| 3 | Daleville | 34.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 4 | Eaton | 26.6% (±8.7 points) |
| 5 | Selma | 26.5% (±12.2 points) |
| 6 | Gaston | 23.4% (±10.8 points) |
| 7 | Salem Township (Delaware County) | 18.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 8 | Albany | 18.4% (±6.2 points) |
| 9 | Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 17.8% (±6.0 points) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Delaware County) | 17.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Perry Township (Delaware County) | 16.9% (±17.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Selma
How many renters are there in Selma?
Selma has an estimated 87 (±50) renting households, 26.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Selma?
In Selma, the share of households that rent went from 31.1% in 2015–2019 to 26.5% in 2020–2024 (−4.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Selma?
A renting household in Selma has 2.6 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Selma?
The median renting household in Selma, IN has an income of $26,927 (±$12,563) a year, against $71,250 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Selma town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Selma town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Selma town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Selma town, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Selma town, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Selma town, Indiana (place:68706, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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