Selma is a town located in Johnston County North Carolina. Selma has a 2024 population of 7,229. Selma is currently growing at a rate of 3.09% annually and its population has increased by 13.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,360 in 2020.
The average household income in Selma is $44,421 with a poverty rate of 27.29%. The median age in Selma is 33.6 years: 33.9 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,911 | 45.14% |
| White | 2,587 | 40.11% |
| Other race | 601 | 9.32% |
| Two or more races | 350 | 5.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,761 | 2.34 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Non Family | 1,175 | 1.1 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Married | 772 | 3.25 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 518 | 3.46 | 20.7 | 79.3 |
| Male | 296 | 2.88 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
43.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 333 | 8.21% |
| Associates Degree | 462 | 11.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 366 | 9.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 163 | 4.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,295 | 31.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 261 | 6.44% |
| Some College | 1,174 | 28.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,957 | 1,695 | 196 |
| White | 1,329 | 1,273 | 284 |
| Hispanic | 635 | 359 | 43 |
| Other Race | 279 | 217 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 52 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,625 | $50,795 | $50,329 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,625 | $0 | $80,250 |
| High School Graduate | $28,942 | $33,506 | $23,227 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,216 | $24,205 | $19,676 |
| Overall | $25,915 | $33,478 | $20,354 |
| Some College | $24,299 | $38,333 | $16,883 |
$25,915
Average Earnings
$33,478
Average Male
$20,354
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.89% of Selma residents speak only English, while 21.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,905 | 786 | 27.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,582 | 515 | 32.55% |
| White | 1,750 | 378 | 21.6% |
| Multiple | 349 | 200 | 57.31% |
| Other | 601 | 160 | 26.62% |
27.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.31%
Male Poverty Rate
30.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selma is Multiple, with 57.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selma is White, with 21.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.28% |
| High School | 20.69% |
| Some College | 19.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 19.92% |
| Male Employed | 3.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,217 | $56,501 |
| Households | $29,325 | $44,421 |
| Married Families | $60,326 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,391 | $27,893 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
30.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
294
Number of Veterans
268
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 118 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 6.87% |
| Black | 97 | 4.28% |
| Other Race | 61 | 21.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.64%
Born in Selma
90.2%
Native Born
9.8%
Foreign Born
8.44%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
90.2% of Selma residents were born in the United States, with 59.64% having been born in North Carolina. 8.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,315 | 217 | 2.68% |
| 2028 | 8,098 | 217 | 2.75% |
| 2027 | 7,881 | 218 | 2.84% |
| 2026 | 7,663 | 217 | 2.91% |
| 2025 | 7,446 | 217 | 3% |
| 2024 | 7,229 | 217 | 3.09% |
| 2023 | 7,012 | 203 | 2.98% |
| 2022 | 6,809 | 202 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 6,607 | 247 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 6,360 | -759 | -10.66% |
| 2019 | 7,119 | 184 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 6,935 | 187 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 6,748 | 166 | 2.52% |
| 2016 | 6,582 | 188 | 2.94% |
| 2015 | 6,394 | 145 | 2.32% |
| 2014 | 6,249 | 27 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 6,222 | 23 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 6,199 | 19 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 6,180 | 44 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 6,136 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,914 | 1,314 | 28.57% |
| 1990 | 4,600 | -162 | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 4,762 | 406 | 9.32% |
| 1970 | 4,356 | 1,254 | 40.43% |
| 1960 | 3,102 | 463 | 17.54% |
| 1950 | 2,639 | -5,676 | -68.26% |