Selma, NC Profile
Selma, NC, population 6,646, is located
in North Carolina's Johnston county,
about 25.7 miles from Raleigh and 46.8 miles from Durham.
Through the 90's Selma's population has grown by about 29%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Selma has grown by about 12%.
Selma's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Selma tend to be much higher than North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 47% |
| African American | 40% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 12% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 31.20 |
| Males | 28.70 |
| Females | 34.40 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 16.00% | | Under 20: | 14.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 16.00% | | 20 to 40: | 15.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 5,914 | N/A |
| 2001 | 6,224 | 5.24% |
| 2002 | 6,354 | 2.09% |
| 2003 | 6,420 | 1.04% |
| 2004 | 6,562 | 2.21% |
| 2005 | 6,646 | 1.28% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $23,856 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,463 |
| 2002 | 1,129 |
| 2003 | 931 |
| 2004 | 762 |
| 2005 | 787 |
| 2006 | 1,106 |
| 2007 | 887 |
| 2008 | 1,098 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
| Forcible Rape |
4 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
3 |
6 |
6 |
9 |
| Robbery |
34 |
26 |
18 |
12 |
23 |
28 |
15 |
27 |
| Aggravated Assault |
46 |
40 |
36 |
30 |
26 |
40 |
37 |
39 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 8,628 |
| 2002 | 7,509 |
| 2003 | 7,903 |
| 2004 | 6,808 |
| 2005 | 6,899 |
| 2006 | 7,066 |
| 2007 | 7,256 |
| 2008 | 7,239 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
165 |
186 |
206 |
181 |
187 |
233 |
230 |
276 |
| Larceny, Theft |
323 |
246 |
246 |
207 |
242 |
219 |
236 |
199 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
31 |
27 |
49 |
50 |
27 |
27 |
33 |
26 |
| Arson |
1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
6
|
4
|
Location
| Elevation | 175 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3.1 Square Miles |
