Селинсгроув: Тарих, демография және географиясы

The Penns Creek Massacre on October 16, 1755 was the first of a series of deadly raids on Pennsylvania settlements by Native Americans allied with the French in the French and Indian War. A marker on the bank of Penns Creek north of Selinsgrove commemorates the massacre of 14 settlers and the capture of 11 more. In response to this and other Indian actions that day, Fort Augusta, Sunbury, Pennsylvania, the largest of Pennsylvania's frontier forts, was built in 1756 as a result of this conflict. Selinsgrove Hall and Seibert Hall at Susquehanna University and Gov. Simon Snyder Mansion on Market Street are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5 km2). Selinsgrove borders the Susquehanna River. The portion of the borough that is located between Penns Creek and the Susquehanna River is known locally as the "Isle of Que" (pronounced queue).

Selinsgrove is the principal city in the Selinsgrove, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area, and is also part of the larger Bloomsburg Berwick Sunbury, PA Combined Statistical Area. As of the census of 2010, there were 5,654 people, 1,812 households, and 930 families residing in the borough. The population density was There were 1,934 housing units, of which 122 were vacant. The racial makeup of the borough was 91.7% White, 3.4% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 1.8% from "some other race," and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.0% of the population. A majority of the Hispanic or Latino population was Mexican. The presence of Susquehanna University strongly impacts the borough's demographics: 31.1% of the population lives in group quarters largely dormitories rather than in households. The student population is also visible in the disproportionate share of 18 to 24 year olds. Of the 1,812 households, 930 were families, 449 of which included related children under age 18. Among the families, 632 were husband wife families, of which 231 had children at home. Only 92 households included 5 or more people. Among the 882 non family households, 404 were women living alone and 255 were men living alone. There were 1,760 people living in group quarters, of whom 153 were institutionalized. Among the non institutionalized 1,607 living in group quarters i. e. university students 54% were female. The borough's median age was 22.9 years. Due to the college, 39% of residents were age 18 24. Another 14% were under 18, 17% were 25 44, 16% were 45 64, and 14% were 65 and older. Women make up the borough's majority, 53.6% of the population, implying that there are 86 men for every 100 women in Selinsgrove. Among those age 65 and older, 65% are women. The share of women is 52 or 53% for ages 18–24, 25 44, and 45 64. Among children, girls are 49% of the population. According to the 2013 2017 American Community Survey, median income for a household in the borough was $47,500, and the median income for a family was $54,190. The unemployment rate for residents age 25 64 was 1.8% and the labor force participation rate was 84.1%. About 11% of families and 10% of the population (excluding students) were below the poverty line. However, income and poverty statistics for a community this small are reported with large margins of error and do not cover the student population. Outside of the community local region employment includes: service jobs in local businesses, area hospitals which include UPMC Susquehanna Sunbury in Sunbury and Evangelical Hospital in Lewisburg.

The borough is governed by an elected council of seven residents. There is an elected mayor, a borough manager and a chief of police. The borough council consists primarily of Democrats and Republicans, but members of the Green Party and Libertarian Party have also served. Selinsgrove is located within the 85th Legislative District for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Selinsgrove is also situated within The Pennsylvania Senate District 27, an office held by Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver. Selinsgrove is in the US House of Representatives 15th district, represented by Glenn Thompson.

US Routes 11, 15 and 522, along with PA Route 35 pass through Selinsgrove. Intercity bus service is provided between the borough and Harrisburg to the south and Williamsport and Elmira, New York to the north by Fullington Trailways.

Selinsgrove Area School District is the local public school system. The district operates four schools clustered on a campus located in Selinsgrove borough.

Kidsgrove Park is a 3.25 acre neighborhood park maintained and operated by Kidsgrove, Inc. The park contains a large wooden play structure, universal swings and sandbox, a band shell, picnic pavilions and tables, accessible walking path and permanent restrooms that are open seasonally. Off street parking is available. Major Anthony Selin Park located on Sassafras Street is equipped with horseshoe, quoit, and basketball courts and soccer fields. A large covered pavilion for picnics can be reserved for outings and reunions. This facility also offers a kitchen area, restrooms, and game equipment. A “Life Trail”, which is a system of exercise and walking trails, is one feature of the park. Local businesses have donated kiosks that provide information on fitness for active adults. During the summer of 2011, this program offered a sport camp atmosphere promoting physical activity. Activities will include soccer, baseball, lacrosse, volleyball, basketball, etc. A different sport was featured each week. The program consisted of fitness and sports activities. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission maintains boating access to the Susquehanna River on the Isle of Que. Susquehanna Greenway is a regional effort to link natural, cultural, historic, and recreational resources along the 500 mile (805 km) corridor of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. A public swimming pool was built in the early 1970s.

On April 30, 1988 the world's longest banana split was created in Selinsgrove. It was long.