Selma Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 5914 people, 2254 households, and 1482 families living in the town. The population density was 1830.6 people per square mile (706.8/kmē), it is 37th most densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 2515 housing units at an average density of 778.6 per square mile (300.62/kmē). The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.17. In the Selma Town, 27.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.6% were 18 to 24, 28.6% were 25 to 44, 20.4% were 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males. The median age of the town's population was 31.2 years, the median age of male residents at 28.7 and the median age of female residents at 34.4. The racial makeup of the town was 47.09% White, 40.33% Black or African American, 0.57% American Indian, 0.19% Asian, 0.08% Native Hawaiian, 1.84% from two or more races and 9.89% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $23856, making it the 91st poorest town by median household income among the North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $32430, it is North Carolina's 127th poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $12101, making it the 47th poorest town by per capita income among the North Carolina. The median income was $19703, The median income for males was $21195 versus $17891 for females.
In 2000, 1340 pupils and students, of which 684 are male and 656 are female, 22.66% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 62 nursery or pri school, 132 kindergarten, 718 elementary school, 279 high school and 149 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5914 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6062 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6106 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6227 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6343 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6390 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6524 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6603 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6726 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6838 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6948 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 54 | 62 |
| Kindergarten | 64 | 68 | 132 |
| Elementary school | 423 | 295 | 718 |
| High school | 111 | 168 | 279 |
| College or graduate school | 78 | 71 | 149 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma town, North Carolina | $23856 | $32430 | $12101 |
| Johnston County, North Carolina | $40872 | $48599 | $18788 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |