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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.
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.
In 2000, Selmer had a median family income of $38,313.
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.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Selmer that were owner-occupied was 66%.
In Selmer, 97% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the town is its reasonable commuting times.
Comparing Selmer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Selmer colleges • Selmer travel • Selmer mortgages and property.
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