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Selma CDP, OR

ZIP 97538 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 97538

97538 has a population of 1,831 with a median age of 41.8 yrs (46.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
1.8%-70% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.0%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.0%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.0%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
19.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.2%+19% vs US avg
x
High school
32.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.0%+31% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.7%-51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Never married
18.5%-45% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.4%+21% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.0%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
24.9%+116% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
10.0%+67% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.7%+100% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.1%-0% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 97538

Poverty Rate
24.9%+116% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.0%+67% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
8.1%-0% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.7%+100% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.3%-34% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.3%+99% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,831
Median age41.8
Poverty rate24.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.2%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.0%
Asian1.8%
Foreign-born0.0%