McNairy County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,970 | — | #1,616 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,473 | -28.8% | #2,564 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,250 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,800 | -42.6% | #1,989 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $723 | -37.8% | #2,626 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +31.1% | #2,221 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McNairy County has a population of 25,970, making it the #1,616 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in McNairy County is $53,473, ranking #2,564 out of 3,222 counties — 28.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in McNairy County is $161,800 (-42.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $723/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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89.9% of residents in McNairy County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
About McNairy County, Tennessee
McNairy County, Tennessee has a total population of 25,970, making it the 1,616th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McNairy County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McNairy County is $53,473, which ranks #2,564 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in McNairy County is $161,800, 42.6% below the national median. Renters in McNairy County pay a median gross rent of $723 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McNairy County, 13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
McNairy County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for McNairy 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.