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Selbyville, DE

Founded 1778Sussex CountyElev. 11 m
Population
3,005
Median home
$410,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Selbyville

With about 3,005 residents, Selbyville is one of Delaware's notable places. Selbyville was founded in 1778 and sits in Sussex County. The median age is 50.8 and the median household income is $81,845. Homes carry a median value of $410,700, and about 84% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (72.8%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,005
Median age
50.8
Median household income
$81,845
Per-capita income
$40,672
Poverty rate
3.8%
High-school grad or higher
88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
21.8 min
Work from home
3.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White72.8%
Hispanic or Latino18.5%
Black7.8%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts26.2%
Sales & office22.9%
Service21.4%
Production, transportation & material moving18.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$410,700
Median gross rent
$988/mo
Owner-occupied
84.1%
Median year built
2005
Households
1,146
Avg. household size
2.62

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Selbyville has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading76%
Math58%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Indian River Intensive Learning CenterHighGrades 12–12
Selbyville Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary SchoolElementary
Southern Delaware School of the ArtsElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime43% below national
Selbyville219
Delaware399
United States386
↓ 54% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime27% above national
Selbyville2,470
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↑ 65% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Selbyville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Selbyville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Sussex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Selbyville is in Sussex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Selbyville was founded in 1778 and sits in Sussex County. Elevation ~11 m.

Map of Selbyville
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Nearby cities
Frankford (4 mi)Dagsboro (6 mi)Ocean View (7 mi)Millville (7 mi)South Bethany (9 mi)Fenwick Island (9 mi)

Common questions

Selbyville — frequently asked

What is the population of Selbyville, Delaware?
Selbyville has a population of about 3,005, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Selbyville?
The median home value in Selbyville is $410,700, and the median gross rent is $988/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Selbyville safe? What is the crime rate?
Selbyville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 219 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Selbyville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sussex County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Selbyville?
Selbyville has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Selbyville?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Selbyville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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