Selinsgrove, PA Demographics

A map of Selinsgrove's Population by Race

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,593, a slight decrease from the 5,713 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.4% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 3.8% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Selinsgrove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Selinsgrove has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Selinsgrove, that probability was 27.7% in 2020 and 24.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Selinsgrove is ranked the 236th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Selinsgrove was ranked the 230th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Selinsgrove's White Population

4,832 residents of Selinsgrove, or 86.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Selinsgrove is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Selinsgrove ranks 1398th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selinsgrove's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Selinsgrove's population has increased from 84.6% to 86.4%.

Selinsgrove is more White than neighboring Freeburg (82.3% White). Selinsgrove is less White than neighboring Hummels Wharf (92.6% White), Kratzerville (94% White), Shamokin Dam (92.1% White), and Herndon (94.5% White).

Selinsgrove's Black Population

215 residents of Selinsgrove, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Selinsgrove is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Selinsgrove ranks 338th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selinsgrove's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Selinsgrove's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.8%.

Selinsgrove is more Black than neighboring Hummels Wharf (0% Black), Kratzerville (0% Black), Shamokin Dam (0.1% Black), Freeburg (2% Black), and Herndon (0% Black).

Selinsgrove's Asian Population

98 residents of Selinsgrove, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Selinsgrove is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Selinsgrove ranks 298th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selinsgrove's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Asian residents' share of Selinsgrove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Selinsgrove is more Asian than neighboring Hummels Wharf (0% Asian), Kratzerville (0% Asian), Shamokin Dam (1.2% Asian), Freeburg (0% Asian), and Herndon (0% Asian).

Selinsgrove's Hispanic Population

224 residents of Selinsgrove, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Selinsgrove is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Selinsgrove ranks 340th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selinsgrove's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 39.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Selinsgrove's population has decreased from 6.5% to 4.0%.

Selinsgrove is more Hispanic than neighboring Kratzerville (3.8% Hispanic), and Herndon (3% Hispanic). Selinsgrove is less Hispanic than neighboring Hummels Wharf (5.9% Hispanic), Shamokin Dam (4.3% Hispanic), and Freeburg (4.1% Hispanic).

Selinsgrove's Native American/Other Population

99 residents of Selinsgrove, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Selinsgrove is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Selinsgrove ranks 965th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selinsgrove's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 395.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Selinsgrove's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.8%.

Selinsgrove is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hummels Wharf (0% Native American/Other), Kratzerville (0% Native American/Other), Shamokin Dam (0% Native American/Other), Freeburg (1.2% Native American/Other), and Herndon (0% Native American/Other).

Selinsgrove's Multiracial Population

125 residents of Selinsgrove, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Selinsgrove is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Selinsgrove ranks 1591st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Selinsgrove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Selinsgrove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Selinsgrove is more Multiracial than neighboring Hummels Wharf (1.5% Multiracial). Selinsgrove is less Multiracial than neighboring Shamokin Dam (2.3% Multiracial), Freeburg (10.4% Multiracial), and Herndon (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.