Selma, NC population by race
The table below shows Selma's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,587 | 40.11% |
| Black or African American | 2,911 | 45.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 601 | 9.32% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 350 | 5.43% |
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Selma population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Selma has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Selma's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Selma population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 40.11% are white, 45.14% are Black or African American, 9.32% are some other race and 5.43% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Selma, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Selma is Black or African American with a population of 2,911 (45.14% of the total population).
Selma 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Selma is Black or African American with a population of 2,911 (45.14% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 350 (5.43% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Selma, NC
By ethnicity, 1,582 (24.53% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,867 (75.47% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Selma, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 2,869 (58.95% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Selma, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Selma's Non-Hispanic population.
Selma Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,751 | 35.98% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,869 | 58.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 137 | 2.81% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 110 | 2.26% |
Among the Hispanic population in Selma, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 791 (50% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Selma, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Selma's Hispanic population.
Selma Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 791 | 50.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 380 | 24.02% |
| Cuban | 29 | 1.83% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 382 | 24.15% |
Things to know
What percentage of Selma, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 24.53% of Selma population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Selma, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 791 (50% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Selma, NC have?
Selma, NC has 2,911 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 45.14% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Selma is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Selma, NC?
With 75.47% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Selma.
That being said, with a 40.11% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Selma.
What is the majority race in Selma, NC?
With a population of 2,911 (45.14% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Selma.
Whites are second largest race in Selma, with 40.11% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
