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Selma, North Carolina

Selma, North Carolina
Town
Official seal of Selma, North Carolina
Seal
Motto: A Charming Place to Be
Location of Selma, North Carolina
Location of Selma, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°32′13″N 78°17′5″W / 35.53694°N 78.28472°W / 35.53694; -78.28472Coordinates: 35°32′13″N 78°17′5″W / 35.53694°N 78.28472°W / 35.53694; -78.28472
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Johnston
Chartered February 11, 1873
Named for Selma, Alabama
Government
 • Type Council–Manager
 • Mayor Cheryl Oliver
Area
 • Total 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km2)
 • Land 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 174 ft (53 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 6,073
 • Density 1,830.6/sq mi (706.8/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 27576
Area code(s) 919
FIPS code 37-60320
GNIS feature ID 1022539
Website www.selma-nc.com

Selma is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010, the population was 6,073. Selma is part of the Raleigh-Durham-Cary Combined Statistical Area, and the Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Statistical Area. The area has a population over 1.7 million residents, though the town of Selma is able to maintain its rural character. The Everitt P. Stevens House, located in Selma, was the site of the last Grand Review of the Confederate Army held on April 6, 1865, after its defeat at the Battle of Bentonville.

Selma is located at 35°32′13″N 78°17′5″W / 35.53694°N 78.28472°W / 35.53694; -78.28472 (35.536982, -78.284642).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all of it land.

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,914 people, 2,254 households, and 1,480 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,830.6 people per square mile (706.9/km²). There were 2,515 housing units at an average density of 778.5 per square mile (300.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 47.09% White, 40.33% Black, 0.57% Indian, 0.19% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 9.89% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 19.02% of the population.


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