Selah, Washington
Selah: City of the United States
About
Selah is a city located in the county of Yakima in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,147. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,138 inhabitants.
The city was created 105 years ago in 1918.
Quick Facts about Selah
| Population : | 8,138 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Washington (United States) |
| County : | Yakima County |
| Postal code : | 98942 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 509 |
| Altitude : | 3,671 feet / 1119, 341 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1919 (105 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time : | 07:05:12 (19th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 12.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Selah is located at 46°39'14"N 120°31'48"W (46.6540200, -120.5300700).
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Official website of Selah
Demographics
The population of Selah increased by 12.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,147 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,435 | 3.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,484 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,518 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,561 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,634 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,715 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,854 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,996 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,087 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,138 | 0.63% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,031 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 3,801 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 58.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,598 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 3,806 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 37.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 3.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 98.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 239 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
Selah zip code is 98942.
County name: Yakima, County
fips: 53077
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $199,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,468 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $581 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $971 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,659 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.25 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,546 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,683 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 27,421 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,377 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $83,162 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,493 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 221 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 111 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 214 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,250.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.69 |
People born in Selah (1)
American jockey Wesley A. Ward was born in Selah
Schools in Selah
College & universities near Selah, WA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237109 | Yakima Valley College | Yakima (WA) | 98907-2520 |
| 455406 | Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences | Yakima (WA) | 98901 |
| 490294 | Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy | Yakima (WA) | 98902-5105 |
| 236212 | Perry Technical Institute | Yakima (WA) | 98903-1296 |
| 235422 | Heritage University | Toppenish (WA) | 98948 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Selah, WA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUC | Quincy, Washington | 102 B St NE | BUS |
| WEN | Columbia Station | Kittitas & South Columbia Sts. | RAIL |
| EPR | Ephrata, WA | 1352 Basin Street SW | BUS |
| EPH | Ephrata | 24 Alder St NW | RAIL |
| LEV | Leavenworth, Washington | Hwy 2 and 12th St. | BUS |
Post offices near Selah
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Selah Post Office | Selah (WA) | 98942 |
| Central Post Office | Yakima (WA) | 98901 |
| Yakima Post Office | Yakima (WA) | 98903 |
| Union Ga Post Office | Union Gap (WA) | 98903 |
| Cowich Post Office | Cowiche (WA) | 98923 |
Other cities in Yakima County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yakima County , WA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima | 94,322 | The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington. |
| Sunnyside | 16,325 | City in Washington, United States |
| Grandview | 11,029 | City in Washington, United States |
| Toppenish | 8,766 | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States |
| Terrace Heights | 6,937 | Census designated place |
| Union Gap | 6,160 | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States |
| Wapato | 4,980 | City in Washington |
| Granger | 3,882 | Human settlement in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America |
| Ahtanum | 3,601 | Census designated place |
| Zillah | 3,135 | City in Washington |
| Gleed | 2,906 | Census designated place |
| Mabton | 2,267 | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States |
| Tieton | 1,316 | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States |
| Naches | 841 | Human settlement in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America |
| White Swan | 793 | CDP in Washington, United States |
| Harrah | 638 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Selah distances to largest Washington cities
