What kinds of homes are in Selmer, TN?
Selmer, TN has 2,400 (±216) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 251 homes per square mile of land.
80.8% are detached single-family houses.
3.7% are in buildings of two to four units.
4.6% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 2,400 (±216)
- Detached houses
- 80.8%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 3.7%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 4.6%
Homes in Selmer by building size
| Building type | Selmer | McNairy County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 80.8% (±7.0 points) | 78.3% | 68.3% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 0.5% | 3.8% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 1.6% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | 1.1% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 0.6% | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 0.3% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 1.7% (±2.1 points) | 0.5% | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 10.5% (±6.5 points) | 17.4% | 8.1% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In Selmer, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from McNairy County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (14.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Selmer
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selmer | — | 4.6% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Bethel Springs | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eastview | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ramer | 6.9 mi | 0.7% (±37.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stantonville | 9.4 mi | 0.0% (±47.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Guys | 11 mi | 0.0% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Michie | 12 mi | 0.0% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adamsville | 13 mi | 3.8% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Finger | 13 mi | 0.0% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across McNairy County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selmer | 4.6% (±3.4 points) |
| 2 | Adamsville | 3.8% (±5.8 points) |
| 3 | Ramer | 0.7% (±37.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Bethel Springs | 0.0% (±20.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Eastview | 0.0% (±19.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Finger | 0.0% (±33.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Guys | 0.0% (±32.6 points) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in McNairy County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Selmer
How many homes are in Selmer?
Selmer, TN has an estimated 2,400 (±216) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Selmer houses or apartments?
80.8% are detached houses and 0.5% attached houses, while 8.3% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Selmer?
3.7% of homes in Selmer are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Selmer town, Tennessee (place:66940, in state:47).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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