Selma, NC is a small town with a population of 6,317. It’s population density is 1,522 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square mile. Selma has a variety of local businesses such as Lulu's Homegrown Antiques, Twisted Taco & Tequila Bar, and Classic Consignment Boutique. The town also offers year-round outdoor activities like fishing at Lake Benson Park and camping at Raven Rock State Park. Other organizations include the Selma Senior Center which provides recreational activities for the elderly in the area and the Sampson County Arts Council which organizes art projects in the community. Local sporting events are held by Selma High School where students participate in football, basketball, softball, baseball and more.
The population in Selma is 6,317. There are 1,313 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Selma is 33.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Selma is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Selma
- 37.3% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 22.8% are married with children
- 37.6% have children, but are single
Race in Selma
- 20.2% are White
- 44.7% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 33.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander