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Medon

Tennessee · 178 residents · 0.993 sq mi
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Medon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,000. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−7%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+7%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
901411932452961990201020202024Medon
2024201
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,493
+16%since 2000
from $13,313 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−49.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(175)
Black5.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(29)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(166)
Black5.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(24)
Diversity Score
13
−11%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−3%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medon, Tennessee?

Medon, Tennessee has about 178 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medon, Tennessee?

The typical household in Medon, Tennessee earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medon, Tennessee expensive?

In Medon, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Medon, Tennessee?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Medon, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medon, Tennessee?

About 22.7% of people in Medon, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medon, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Medon, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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