Selma, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,611
Population
1,222/sq mi density
$37,440
Median Income
$21,257 per capita
$161,100
Home Value
$273,345 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
1,049
Violent Crime/100K
2,402 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,440 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$161,100 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,049 violent crimes/100K (176% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,611
Census 2023
Population Density
1,222
per square mile
Land Area
4.8
square miles (12.5 km²)
Median Age
33.6 yrs
14% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
40.9%
Male
59.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 43.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 30.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
35.2%
Black
43.1%
Hispanic
30.4%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 73% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 21.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
73%
Spanish
21.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.7%
Veterans
8.5%
42% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.5%
19% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.8%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.2%
100% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.421
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,611 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,222 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 33.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 40.9% |
| Female | 59.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.2% |
| Black or African American | 43.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 73.0% |
| Spanish | 21.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.7% |
| Veterans | 8.5% |
| Disability | 15.5% |
| Health Insurance | 82.8% |
| Uninsured | 17.2% |
| Broadband Access | 76.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.421 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |