Selma, North Carolina

Selma: Town of the United States

About

Selma is a town located in the county of Johnston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,073 and a population density of 484 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,323 inhabitants.

The town was created 151 years ago in 1873.

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Location of Selma on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Selma

Population : 7,323 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Johnston County
Postal code : 27576
Phone Area Codes : 919
Area : 12.54 km2
Named for : Selma
Altitude : 174 feet / 53 meters
Establishment : February 02, 1873 (151 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 02:11:05 (19th April 2024)
Density : 584 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 17.07% (2010-2020)
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Selma North Carolina
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Geography

Selma is located at 35°32'12"N 78°17'4"W (35.5365500, -78.2844400).

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Demographics

The population of Selma increased by 17.07% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,073 - census
2011 6,180 1.73% estimation process
2012 6,199 0.31% estimation process
2013 6,222 0.37% estimation process
2014 6,246 0.38% estimation process
2015 6,391 2.27% estimation process
2016 6,579 2.86% estimation process
2017 6,739 2.37% estimation process
2018 6,921 2.63% estimation process
2019 7,101 2.53% estimation process
2020 7,323 3.03% estimation process

Selma zip code is 27576. County name: Johnston, County fips: 37101

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Best Things to Do in Selma

1 Brack Wilson Park

Rating: 3.9 (66)

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Brack Wilson Park

Where ot Eat in Selma

1 Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits

Rating: 4.2 (1761)

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Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits

2 Denny's

Rating: 3.8 (1441)

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Denny's

3 Cook Out

Rating: 4.1 (1366)

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Cook Out

4 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Rating: 4.1 (1226)

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

5 Waffle House

Rating: 4 (721)

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Waffle House

Where to Stay in Selma

1 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Selma/Smithfield I-95

Rating: 4.2 (437)

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Selma/Smithfield I-95

2 Econo Lodge

Rating: 3.5 (288)

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Econo Lodge

3 Knights Inn Selma

Rating: 2 (121)

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Knights Inn Selma

Other Places in Selma

1 Selma Town Hall

Rating: 3.3 (12)

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2 Town of Micro

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Town of Micro

3 Pine Level Town Hall

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People born in Selma (2)

People born in Selma, including Hip hop musician MaDrique, businessman Lunsford Richardson, .

List

Schools in Selma

College & universities near Selma, NC

Code Name City ZIP
198774 Johnston Community College Smithfield (NC) 27577-2350

Stations (13)

Amtrak & bus stations near Selma, NC

Code Name Address Type
SSM Selma–Smithfield 500 East Railroad Street RAIL
GBO Goldsboro, NC 1615 East Beech Street BUS
WLN Wilson 401 East Nash Street RAIL
RGH Raleigh Union Station 320 West Cabarrus Street RAIL
NSF North Carolina State Fair station 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Selma

Post Office Name City ZIP
Selma Post Office Selma (NC) 27576

Other places with the same name (6)

  • Selma , California city in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States with a population of 24,370 people.
  • Selma , Alabama city in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States with a population of 16,671 people.
  • Selma , Texas City in Bexar County, Texas, United States with a population of 13,130 people.
  • Selma , Michigan township in Wexford County, Michigan with a population of 2,145 people.
  • Selma , Indiana human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 806 people.

Other cities in Johnston County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnston County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Clayton 26,458 Town in North Carolina
Smithfield 13,333 County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
Archer Lodge 5,322 City in North Carolina, United States of America
Benson 4,024 Town in North Carolina, United States
Four Oaks 2,387 Town of the United States
Wilsons Mills 2,277 Park in the United States of America
Pine Level 1,861 City in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Kenly 1,624 Town of the United States
Princeton 1,425 Town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States
Micro 553 Town of the United States

Distance to Other Cities

Selma distances to largest North Carolina cities