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Selmer, TN

Town in McNairy County, Tennessee.

Population

4,488

Land area

9.5sq mi

People per sq mi

470

ZIP codes

0

Selmer and its ZIP codes

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Selmer at a glance

  • Selmer is about 2.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
  • The median household income is $51,591, 26% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,900 (46% below Tennessee) and median rent is $674 a month.

Local data for Selmer, TN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Selmer, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,591

Poverty rate

23.6%

Median home value

$155,900

Median rent

$674/mo

Homeownership

69.3%

Bachelor's or higher

15.2%

Median age

39.6

Average commute

21.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (274), German Americans (168), Dutch Americans (72).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McNairy County. PPP loans are for Selmer.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,119

5,581 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,374

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$191M

FY 2026, $7,396 per person

McNairy County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Selmer, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.4%
  • Carpooled22.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.6%

Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Selmer, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

390

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

12

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 30°F

59.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Selmer, TN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.9%

U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts

Diabetes

18.0%

U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts

Smoking

22.7%

U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.9%

U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts

Cities near Selmer

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Bethel SpringsTown4.5 mi2.2
EastviewTown6 mi5.1
RamerCity6.9 mi1.8
StantonvilleTown10 mi1.1
ChewallaCensus-designated place11 mi1.3
GuysTown11 mi11.4
MichieTown12 mi5.6
FingerCity13 mi1.6
AdamsvilleTown13 mi4.7
HornsbyTown14 mi1.1
PocahontasCensus-designated place14 mi2.1
ShilohCensus-designated place14 mi1.5
Essary SpringsCensus-designated place15 mi4.1
CrumpCity16 mi5.1
Corinth, MSCity16 mi30.2
Childers HillCensus-designated place17 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Selmer, TN in?
Selmer is in McNairy County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Selmer, TN?
About 4,488 people live in Selmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Selmer?
Nearby places include Bethel Springs (4.5 mi), Eastview (6 mi), Ramer (6.9 mi), Stantonville (10 mi), Chewalla (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023