McMinn County, Tennessee

TN · FIPS 47107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 54,884 #949 / 3,222
71th
Median Household Income $61,470 -18.2% #1,934 / 3,222
40th
Median Age 42.4 years +9.0% #1,387 / 3,222
57th
Median Home Value $211,800 -24.9% #1,286 / 3,222
60th
Median Gross Rent $803 -31.0% #2,075 / 3,222
35th
Poverty Rate 13.0% +2.8% #1,517 / 3,222
53th

Demographics

McMinn County has a population of 54,884, making it the #949 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in McMinn County is $61,470, ranking #1,934 out of 3,222 counties — 18.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.0% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.

Median Household Income
$61,470 −18.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,934 of 3,222
40th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,494 −21.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,023 of 3,222
37th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.0% +2.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,517 of 3,222
53th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.8% −8.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,914 of 3,222
41th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.6% −44.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,237 of 3,222
31th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.5 min −0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,380 of 3,222
57th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in McMinn County is $211,800 (-24.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $803/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.

Median Home Value
$211,800 −24.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,286 of 3,222
60th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$803 −31.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,075 of 3,222
35th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.8% +17.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,411 of 3,222
56th percentile
75.8% Homeownership

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Health

90.9% of residents in McMinn County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.

90.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.9% −0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,973 of 3,222
39th percentile

About McMinn County, Tennessee

McMinn County, Tennessee has a total population of 54,884, making it the 949th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McMinn County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in McMinn County is $61,470, which ranks #1,934 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.

The median home value in McMinn County is $211,800, 24.9% below the national median. Renters in McMinn County pay a median gross rent of $803 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In McMinn County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.

McMinn County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%).

All data for McMinn County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.