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Selmer, TN


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Selmer, Tennessee

Selmer, Tennessee, in McNairy county, is 33 miles SE of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 82 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 4,541 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Selmer

In Selmer, about 52% of adults are married. In Selmer, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households.

Approximately 18% of Selmer is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Selmer had a median family income of $38,313.

Political Inclinations

Selmer folks tended to give their money ($3,200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Selmer Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Selmer that were owner-occupied was 66%.

Commuting

In Selmer, 97% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the town is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Selmer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Selmer Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Selmer Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Selmer, TN

Comparing Selmer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men57
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime11

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