Selma
Town in Johnston County, North Carolina
Selma is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, with 6,317 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 174 ft (53 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pine Level, 3.5 miles SE.
- 6,317residents (2020 Census)
- 174 ftelevation · 53 m
- 5.6 sq miland area · 14.4 km²
- 1,137 / sq mipopulation density
- 27576ZIP code
About Selma
Selma is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Selma had a population of 6,317. Selma is part of the Raleigh-Durham-Cary combined statistical area. The area has a population over 1.7 million residents, though the town of Selma is able to maintain its rural character. The Everitt P. Stevens House, located in Selma, was the site of the last Grand Review of the Confederate Army held on April 6, 1865, after its defeat at the Battle of Bentonville.
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Living in Selma
- Median household income
- $41,368
- Median home value
- $171,600
- Median rent
- $820/mo
- Median age
- 34.1
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Selma had 6,317 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,317 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,137 per sq mi (439 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Selma at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,317 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.56 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5397° N, 78.2917° W |
| ZIP code | 27576 |
| Official website | selma-nc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3760320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Selma
- Pine Level3.5 mi SE
- Smithfield3.6 mi W
- Wilson's Mills5.1 mi NW
- Micro5.2 mi E
- Princeton8.8 mi SE
- Four Oaks9.6 mi SW
- Kenly10.1 mi NE
- Archer Lodge10.8 mi NW
- Clayton11.9 mi NW
- Pikeville17.3 mi E
- Benson17.5 mi SW
- Lucama17.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Selma
What county is Selma in?
Selma is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Selma, NC?
6,317 people lived in Selma at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Selma, NC?
The ZIP code of Selma is 27576.
What is the elevation of Selma?
174 feet (53 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Selma?
Pine Level (3.5 mi), Smithfield (3.6 mi), Wilson's Mills (5.1 mi), Micro (5.2 mi), Princeton (8.8 mi).
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