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Selma, NC


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Selma, North Carolina

Selma, North Carolina is 25 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Johnston county. The town is part of the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metro area. The population of Selma is 5,914.

The People and Families of Selma

In Selma, about 40% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Selma. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Approximately 53% of Selma is non-white. Selma is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Selma had a median family income of $32,430.

Political Inclinations

Among Selma political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Selma Housing

Of the housing in Selma, approximately 44% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Selma, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Selma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySelma Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySelma Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Selma, NC

Comparing Selma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents75

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime13

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