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Selmer

Tennessee · 4,446 residents · 9.55 sq mi
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Selmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,300. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

4,446
−2%since 2000
from 4,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
466 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 475 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
43.9
+6%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Selmer
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,224
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,494 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$17,420
−18%since 2000
from $21,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
23.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$81,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$627
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
57.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
42.6% rent
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(3,657)
Black15.9%(722)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(70)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.7%(1,712)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(3,425)
Black14.8%(658)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(110)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other1.2%(54)
Diversity Score41.6%(1,849)
42
+10%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
89.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
5.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
43.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
37.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
49.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
7.1%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selmer, Tennessee?

Selmer, Tennessee has about 4,446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selmer, Tennessee?

The typical household in Selmer, Tennessee earns about $32,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selmer, Tennessee expensive?

In Selmer, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $81,300, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Selmer, Tennessee?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Selmer, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selmer, Tennessee?

About 23.1% of people in Selmer, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Selmer, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Selmer, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 608 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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