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McKenzie

Tennessee · 5,310 residents · 6.368 sq mi
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McKenzie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,986. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $73,200. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,310
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
834 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 832 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
−3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024McKenzie
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,986
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,319 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,146
+2%since 2000
from $18,723 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(4,324)
Black14.1%(749)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(114)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.1%(1,911)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(4,180)
Black15.5%(823)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(175)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other2.4%(126)
Diversity Score44.7%(2,372)
Diversity Score
45
+24%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKenzie, Tennessee?

McKenzie, Tennessee has about 5,310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McKenzie, Tennessee?

The typical household in McKenzie, Tennessee earns about $30,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McKenzie, Tennessee expensive?

In McKenzie, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in McKenzie, Tennessee?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in McKenzie, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McKenzie, Tennessee?

About 23.6% of people in McKenzie, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has McKenzie, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, McKenzie, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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