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McEwen

Tennessee · 1,643 residents · 1.843 sq mi
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McEwen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,818. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,643
−3%since 2000
from 1,702 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
891 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+13%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024McEwen
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,818
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,720
+123%since 2000
from $17,375 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,672)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,516)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(33)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.8%(29)
Diversity Score11.7%(192)
Diversity Score
12
+398%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McEwen, Tennessee?

McEwen, Tennessee has about 1,643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McEwen, Tennessee?

The typical household in McEwen, Tennessee earns about $56,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McEwen, Tennessee expensive?

In McEwen, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $89,000, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in McEwen, Tennessee?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in McEwen, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McEwen, Tennessee?

About 11.5% of people in McEwen, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has McEwen, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, McEwen, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 201 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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