Demographics & People — Selden, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,707 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~21,400 |
| Median Age | 39.1 |
| Total Households | 6,907 |
| Family Households | 5,586 |
| Average Household Size | 3.13 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,419 |
| Black or African American | 722 |
| Asian | 1,440 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,248 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Italian | 6,034 |
| Other groups | 5,885 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,564 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,995 |
| Irish | 3,261 |
| German | 2,272 |
| American | 1,833 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,611 |
| Hispanic: South American | 1,130 |
| English | 844 |
Language
| English Only | 15,892 |
| Spanish | 2,875 |
| Population 5+ | 20,293 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 795 |
| Population 18+ | 17,039 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Selden, New York.