Obion County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,453 | — | #1,468 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,613 | -27.3% | #2,498 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,576 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $133,600 | -52.6% | #2,479 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $770 | -33.8% | #2,343 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% | +47.3% | #2,527 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Obion County has a population of 30,453, making it the #1,468 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Obion County is $54,613, ranking #2,498 out of 3,222 counties — 27.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.6% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Obion County is $133,600 (-52.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $770/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.1%.
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91.5% of residents in Obion County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Obion County, Tennessee
Obion County, Tennessee has a total population of 30,453, making it the 1,468th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Obion County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Obion County is $54,613, which ranks #2,498 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Obion County is $133,600, 52.6% below the national median. Renters in Obion County pay a median gross rent of $770 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Obion County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.4 min.
Obion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (10.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%).
All data for Obion 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.