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Nixon

Tennessee · 294 residents · 1.765 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $130,100. The poverty rate of 55.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
+2%since 2023
from 289 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
167 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 164 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+3%since 2023
from 39.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
15925635344954620202024Nixon
2024294
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,848
+2%since 2023
from $16,494 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
−5%since 2023
from 0.558 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
56.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(16)
Diversity Score13.1%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
Female
62.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
42.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nixon, Tennessee?

Nixon, Tennessee has about 294 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Nixon, Tennessee expensive?

In Nixon, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $130,100.

How educated are people in Nixon, Tennessee?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nixon, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nixon, Tennessee?

About 55.8% of people in Nixon, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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