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Millington

Tennessee · 10,582 residents · 22.405 sq mi
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Millington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,728. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,582
+1%since 2000
from 10,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
472 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+23%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K14K16K19K1990201020202024Millington
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,728
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,120 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,249
+74%since 2000
from $17,348 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(7,133)
Black21.8%(2,274)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(486)
Asian2.5%(257)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(5,908)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(6,128)
Black26.6%(2,816)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(672)
Asian2.2%(237)
Other4.3%(450)
Diversity Score70.6%(7,472)
Diversity Score
71
+25%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Millington, Tennessee?

Millington, Tennessee has about 10,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Millington, Tennessee?

The typical household in Millington, Tennessee earns about $51,728 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Millington, Tennessee expensive?

In Millington, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $119,900, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Millington, Tennessee?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Millington, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Millington, Tennessee?

About 18.3% of people in Millington, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Millington, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Millington, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7,284 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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