Selma is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States.

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.

On May 1, 1867, lots were sold around a newly established station on the North Carolina Railroad.

The town recently renovated its 1924 passenger depot, which has Amtrak service.

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.

[4] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,317 people, 2,311 households, and 1,480 families residing in the town.

The predominant religion in Selma is Christianity, with the largest numbers of adherents being Baptist (15.64%) and Methodist (6.02%).

Amtrak's Palmetto and Carolinian passenger trains stop at the historic Selma Union Depot.

They offer service to Charlotte, New York City, Savannah, and intermediate points.