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Selma, NC

CSARaleigh-Durham-Cary MSARaleigh-Cary#15/27 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

6,817population

34.1median age

This community is a community of 6,817 with a median age of 34.1. The population is predominantly Black (45.3%) with a significant White community (25.8%). Median household income is $41,368. 84.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 43.1%, with a median home value of $171,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

45.3%3,090

White

25.8%1,757

Hispanic/Latino

23.3%1,590

Two or More

2.4%165

Other

2.3%155

Asian

0.6%40

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.1%408

High School Diploma

17.3%781

Some College (<1 yr)

18.5%835

Some College (1+ yr)

9.9%446

Associate's Degree

16.2%730

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%459

Master's Degree

1.7%78

Professional Degree

0.4%18

Doctorate

1.5%67

HS or Higher

84.8%

BA or Higher

13.8%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

$171,600median home value

$820median rent

43.1%homeownership

3,368total units

9.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 43.1%

Renter 56.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%93

$50K–$100K

15.2%199

$100K–$150K

11.5%151

$150K–$200K

27.1%355

$200K–$300K

27.5%360

$300K–$500K

11.5%151

Rent Distribution

Under $500

508

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

465

$1,000–$1,250

143

$1,250–$1,500

321

$1,500–$2,000

173

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.3%144

2010–2019

6%203

2000–2009

5.8%197

1990–1999

10.7%361

1980–1989

17.8%601

1970–1979

8.6%288

1960–1969

7.2%241

1950–1959

24.3%817

1940–1949

5.2%176

1939 or earlier

10.1%340

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77.3%2,350

Utility Gas

13.1%399

Bottled/LP Gas

6.7%203

Fuel Oil

2.9%88

Household Economyi

$41,368median household income

$24,614per capita income

24.7%poverty rate

4.8%unemployment

3,330labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%234

$10K–$15K

17.2%522

$15K–$20K

11%334

$20K–$25K

4.4%135

$25K–$30K

6.4%196

$30K–$35K

2.1%63

$35K–$40K

0.2%7

$40K–$45K

4.9%148

$45K–$50K

1.5%45

$50K–$60K

8.5%259

$60K–$75K

9.4%287

$75K–$100K

13.2%400

$100K–$125K

9.4%287

$125K–$150K

0.9%26

$150K–$200K

2.2%67

$200K+

1%30

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

398

Residentsi

760

Avg. Tenant Renti

$359/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing183 homes99% occupied$386/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers112 homes93% occupied$400/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8102 homes95% occupied$265/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,368/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

91.7%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

7.3%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

81.8% of subsidized households are minority

26.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5428%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

211

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,153

Avg. Commutei

31.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,149

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

430(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.6%Insured

11.4%Uninsured