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Selma, NC
Town in Johnston County, North Carolina.
Population
6,817
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,261
ZIP codes
0
Selma and its ZIP codes
Selma at a glance
- Selma is about 5.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 136th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $41,368 a year, 43% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,600 (41% below North Carolina) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Selma, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Selma, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,368
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$171,600
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
43.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (735), Mexican Americans (411), Irish Americans (350).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnston County. PPP loans are for Selma.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,109
65,551 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,335
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.45B
FY 2026, $6,730 per person
How people get to work
Selma, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Selma, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
761
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
489
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Selma, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.7%
U.S. 11.1% +8.6 pts
Cities near Selma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pine LevelTown | 3 mi | 1.8 |
| SmithfieldTown | 4.1 mi | 12.7 |
| MicroTown | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Wilson's MillsTown | 5.8 mi | 6.4 |
| PrincetonTown | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| KenlyTown | 9.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Four OaksTown | 9.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Archer LodgeTown | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| ClaytonTown | 13 mi | 16.8 |
| LucamaTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| PikevilleTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| FremontTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| MiddlesexTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| WendellTown | 18 mi | 9.4 |
| BensonTown | 19 mi | 3 |
| ZebulonTown | 19 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Selma, NC in?
- Selma is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Selma, NC?
- About 6,817 people live in Selma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Selma?
- Nearby places include Pine Level (3 mi), Smithfield (4.1 mi), Micro (4.5 mi), Wilson's Mills (5.8 mi), Princeton (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023