About Selma

Selma is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010, the population was 6,073, and as of 2018 the estimated population was 6,913. Selma is part of the Raleigh-Durham-Cary Combined 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. == Geography == Selma is located in central Johnston County at 35°32′13″N 78°17′5″W (35.536982, -78.284642). It is bordered to the southwest by Smithfield, the county seat, and to the northwest by Wilson's Mills. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Selma has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.6 km2), all land. == Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,317 people, 2,311 households, and 1,480 families residing in the town. === 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 5,914 people, 2,254 households, and 1,480 families residing in the town.