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Selma, Oregon
Selma, Oregon is located in Oregon
Selma, Oregon
Selma, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Selma, Oregon is located in the United States
Selma, Oregon
Selma, Oregon
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Oregon
County Josephine
Area
 • Total 6.46 sq mi (16.72 km2)
 • Land 6.46 sq mi (16.72 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,325 ft (404 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 661
 • Density 102.37/sq mi (39.52/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
97538
Area code(s) 541 and 458
FIPS code 41-66150
GNIS feature ID 1149227

Selma is a small community in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city. In 2020, about 661 people lived in Selma. The community uses the ZIP code 97538.

Exploring Selma's Location

Selma is located in the southwestern part of Josephine County. It sits in the valley of Deer Creek. This creek flows into the Illinois River, which then joins the larger Rogue River.

Key Routes and Nearby Towns

U.S. Route 199 goes right through the middle of Selma. If you drive south for about 8 miles (13 km), you'll reach Cave Junction. Heading northeast for about 20 miles (32 km) will take you to Grants Pass. Grants Pass is the main city and county seat for Josephine County.

Selma's Size

The U.S. Census Bureau states that the Selma CDP covers an area of about 6.46 square miles (16.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

People and Homes in Selma

Most people living in Selma are of White (Non-Hispanic) background, making up about 95.9% of the population. Nearly all residents, 98.7%, are U.S. citizens.

Property Values and Homeownership

In 2022, the average value of a home in Selma was around $253,400. A high number of people, about 88.8%, own their homes in Selma.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 661
U.S. Decennial Census

Famous People Connected to Selma

Selma has been home to, or visited by, some interesting people.

John Wayne's Connection

The famous actor John Wayne used to visit the Deer Creek Ranch. This ranch is just one mile west of Selma. Today, it's known as the Deer Creek Center for Field Research and Education. John Wayne grew to love the area after he filmed his movie Rooster Cogburn along the Rogue River.

Other Notable Residents

  • Kristy Lee Cook: She is from Selma and became well-known for placing 7th on American Idol season 7.
  • Craig Wright: He was a pioneer in sabermetrics, which uses statistics to analyze baseball. He lived in Selma for a while when he was younger, working in nearby Grants Pass.

See also

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