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Medon

Tennessee · 189 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 $40,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,300. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
−1%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
190 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+10%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
901411932452961990201020202024Medon
2024201
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,058
+88%since 2000
from $13,313 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(167)
Black6.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score23.8%(45)
Diversity Score
24
+58%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2011
from 41.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medon, Tennessee?

Medon, Tennessee has about 189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medon, Tennessee?

The typical household in Medon, Tennessee earns about $40,000 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 $102,300, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Medon, Tennessee?

About 11.9% 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 14.6% 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 82 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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

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