Selmer, Tennessee
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Selmer is a town located in McNairy County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,541. It is the county seat of McNairy CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
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Location of Selmer, Tennessee
Selmer is located at 35°10'20" North, 88°35'35" West (35.172333, -88.592964)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 25.4 km² (9.8 mi²). 25.3 km² (9.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.20% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 4,541 people, 1,935 households, and 1,234 families residing in the town. The population density is 179.3/km² (464.5/mi²). There are 2,173 housing units at an average density of 85.8/km² (222.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 81.61% White, 15.92% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. 1.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,935 households out of which 26.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% are married couples living together, 13.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% are non-families. 32.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.80.
In the town the population is spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $28,494, and the median income for a family is $38,313. Males have a median income of $31,176 versus $21,989 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,350. 16.6% of the population and 10.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.0% of those under the age of 18 and 19.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.