Selma, NC

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    6,817
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    34.1
    1.49% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    24.7%
    8.92% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $41,368
    10.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $171,600
    6.52% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,149
    13.5% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Selma, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    92.6% of the residents in Selma, NC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Selma, NC was $171,600, and the homeownership rate was 43.1%.

    Most people in Selma, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Selma, NC was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Selma, NC is home to a population of 6.82k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.95% of Selma, NC residents were born outside of the country (542 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.76 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.09k people) in Selma, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.76k White (Non-Hispanic) and 708 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    88.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92.6% of Selma, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Selma, NC was 88.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Selma, NC
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.09k ± 619
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.76k ± 420
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      708 ± 363
    23.3%
    Hispanic Population
    1.59k people

    In 2024, there were 1.76 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.09k people) in Selma, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.76k White (Non-Hispanic) and 708 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    23.3% of the people in Selma, NC are hispanic (1.59k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Selma, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.95%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    542 people
    12.7%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    839 people

    As of 2024, 7.95% of Selma, NC residents (542 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Selma, NC was 12.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      96 ± 83
    2. Vietnam
      93 ± 66
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      34 ± 43

    Selma, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Selma, NC.

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    Health

    88.6% of the population of Selma, NC has health coverage, with 35.4% on employee plans, 31% on Medicaid, 8.07% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.7% were men and 58.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 29% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.7% were men and 58.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11.4%
    Uninsured
    35.4%
    Employer Coverage
    31%
    Medicaid
    8.07%
    Medicare
    12.6%
    Non-Group
    1.6%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Selma, NC declined by 34% from 17.2% to 11.4%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Selma, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Selma, NC employs 3.15k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Selma, NC were Retail Trade (765 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (471 people), and Manufacturing (396 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,685), Construction ($46,905), and Public Administration ($44,762).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.15k
    2024 Value
    ± 588
    13.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 23.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Selma, NC grew at a rate of 13.5%, from 2.78k employees to 3.15k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Selma, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (840 people), Management Occupations (330 people), and Material Moving Occupations (259 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Selma, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.15k
    2024 Value
    ± 588
    13.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 23.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Selma, NC grew at a rate of 13.5%, from 2.78k employees to 3.15k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Selma, NC, are Retail Trade (765 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (471 people), and Manufacturing (396 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Selma, NC, though some of these residents may live in Selma, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $39,638
    Median earning men ± $13,527
    $26,953
    Median earning women ± $9,832

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($87,937), Construction ($47,202), and Retail Trade ($38,413).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($44,762), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,462), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($33,750).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

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    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Selma, NC was $171,600 in 2024, which is 0.516 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $161,100 to $171,600, a 6.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Selma, NC is 43.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Selma, NC have an average commute time of 31.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Selma, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $171,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$23,279
    $1,309
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$323

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Selma, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    43.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    51.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 43.1% of the housing units in Selma, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Selma, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $41,368
    Median Household Income
    ± $20,746
    3.04k
    Number of Households
    ± 551

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.04k households in Selma, NC grew to $41,368 from the previous year's value of $37,440.

    The following chart displays the households in Selma, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Selma, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.44%)
    3. Carpooled (7.99%)

    In 2024, 80.3% of workers in Selma, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.44%) and those who carpooled to work (7.99%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    31.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Selma, NC have a longer commute time (31.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.71% of the workforce in Selma, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Selma, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Selma, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Selma, NC have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    24.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Selma, NC (1.68k out of 6.81k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Selma, NC is Hispanic, followed by Black and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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