Demographics & People — Selma, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,611 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,300 |
| Median Age | 34.1 |
| Total Households | 2,693 |
| Family Households | 1,630 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Diversity Index | 0.662 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,324 |
| Black or African American | 2,850 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,012 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,296 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,582 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,096 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 791 |
| American | 400 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 380 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 353 |
| Irish | 260 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 179 |
| English | 152 |
Language
| English Only | 4,560 |
| Spanish | 1,671 |
| Population 5+ | 6,243 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 294 |
| Population 18+ | 4,797 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Selma, North Carolina.