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The Town of Selmer had a population of 4,488 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Selmer is located at latitude 35.1701 and longitude -88.5923 in McNairy County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Selmer encompass a land area of 9.77 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. McNairy County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Selmer has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Selmer is located within Commissioner District 6, a minor civil division (MCD) of McNairy County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,488 (100%) |
| Population Density | 470 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,591 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,994 |
| Median Home Value | $155,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,400 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,290 (53.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 572 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 538 (22.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,862 |
| Average Household Size | 2.30 |
| Family Households | 1,014 (54.5%) |
The table below compares Selmer to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 125 | 75th |
| Population Density | # 258 | 49th |
| Median Household Income | # 324 | 36th |
| Per Capita Income | # 330 | 35th |
| Diversity Index | # 131 | 74th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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