Selmer, Tennessee
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −5.3% |
| 2008 | −28.7% |
| 2012 | −34.0% |
| 2016 | −48.1% |
| 2020 | −49.9% |
| 2024 | −57.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 20.8%Harris371 | 77.9%Trump1,388 | 1.2% | R+57.1 | R+7.2 | R+55.6 | 1,781 | |
| R | 24.1%Biden452 | 74.0%Trump1,386 | 1.9% | R+49.9 | R+1.7 | R+54.3 | 1,873 | |
| R | 24.0%Clinton413 | 72.2%Trump1,241 | 3.8% | R+48.1 | R+14.1 | R+50.2 | 1,720 | |
| R | 32.3%Obama565 | 66.3%Romney1,160 | 1.4% | R+34.0 | R+5.3 | R+37.9 | 1,750 | |
| R | 34.7%Obama649 | 63.4%McCain1,185 | 1.8% | R+28.7 | R+23.4 | R+36.0 | 1,868 | |
| R | 47.3%Kerry860 | 52.6%Bush956 | 0.1% | R+5.3 | — | R+2.8 | 1,818 |
Selmer sits in the Border South and Appalachia. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 57.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 57.1 points.
A population of 4,488, a 78% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,591 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Selmer, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Selmer, Tennessee voted Republican by 57.1 points (R+57.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,781 votes cast, 371 went Democratic and 1,388 went Republican.
How many people live in Selmer, Tennessee?
Selmer, Tennessee has a population of 4,488 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Selmer, Tennessee?
Median household income in Selmer, Tennessee is $51,591 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Selmer, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Selmer, Tennessee from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.