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 $49,434 with a poverty rate of 27.14%. The median age in Selma is 33.6 years: 33.9 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,850 | 43.11% |
| White | 2,324 | 35.15% |
| Other race | 918 | 13.89% |
| Two or more races | 418 | 6.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 77 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,693 | 2.45 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Non Family | 1,063 | 1.14 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Married | 821 | 3.45 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Female | 569 | 3.29 | 20 | 80 |
| Male | 240 | 2.89 | 55 | 45 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.45
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 | 315 | 7.85% |
| Associates Degree | 519 | 12.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 389 | 9.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 2.82% |
| High School Graduate | 1,025 | 25.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 460 | 11.47% |
| Some College | 1,190 | 29.67% |
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 | 1,749 | 1,516 | 159 |
| White | 1,170 | 1,082 | 294 |
| Hispanic | 918 | 464 | 43 |
| Other Race | 452 | 291 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 191 | 83 | 12 |
| Islander | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,779 | $53,708 | $45,385 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,071 | $0 | $66,071 |
| High School Graduate | $32,839 | $33,634 | $24,662 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,800 | $28,958 | $19,639 |
| Overall | $32,460 | $34,920 | $24,054 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $53,699 | $16,660 |
$32,460
Average Earnings
$34,920
Average Male
$24,054
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.04% of Selma residents speak only English, while 26.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,012 | 917 | 45.58% |
| Other | 918 | 483 | 52.61% |
| Black | 2,850 | 460 | 16.14% |
| White | 1,504 | 321 | 21.34% |
| Multiple | 417 | 239 | 57.31% |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 100% |
27.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.17%
Male Poverty Rate
29.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selma is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selma is Black, with 16.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.48% |
| High School | 20.49% |
| Some College | 13.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.04% |
| Male Employed | 6.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,643 | $60,705 |
| Households | $37,440 | $49,434 |
| Married Families | $78,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,823 | $32,151 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
411
Number of Veterans
278
Male Veterans
133
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Vietnam | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 199 |
| 75+ | 94 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 170 | 7.74% |
| White | 140 | 8% |
| Other Race | 64 | 13.39% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 4.36% |
| Islander | 37 | 48.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
54.09%
Born in Selma
87.31%
Native Born
12.69%
Foreign Born
11.27%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
87.31% of Selma residents were born in the United States, with 54.09% having been born in North Carolina. 11.27% 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% |