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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Selma

North Carolina · 5,914 residents · 5.408 sq mi
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Selma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,856. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,700. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,914
+29%since 1990
from 4,600 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,094 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 851 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
−12%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Selma
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,856
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,230 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,101
+9%since 1990
from $11,100 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.0%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$486
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
46.1%
−7.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.0% in 1990
53.9% rent
2.6
−15%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(2,656)
Black41.4%(1,906)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(39)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score62.9%(2,894)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(2,321)
Black40%(2,363)
Hispanic / Latino19%(1,125)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score79.8%(4,721)
80
+27%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.6%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−5%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selma, North Carolina?

Selma, North Carolina has about 5,914 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Selma, North Carolina?

The typical household in Selma, North Carolina earns about $23,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selma, North Carolina expensive?

In Selma, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Selma, North Carolina?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Selma, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selma, North Carolina?

About 30.0% of people in Selma, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Selma, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Selma, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,314 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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