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Nixon

Tennessee · 514 residents · 1.765 sq mi
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Nixon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,601. The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 323 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

514
+169%vs 2021
vs 191 in 2021
2020 – 2024
291 / sq mi
+169%vs 2021
vs 108 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
43.1
−16%vs 2021
vs 51.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
15925635344954620202024Nixon
2024294
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,601
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $51,923 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2021
$18,224
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $18,214 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
30.5%
+16.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance39.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services20.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical18.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$136,300
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
81.4%
+40.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.5% in 2021
18.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(18)
Diversity Score21.3%(41)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(486)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.7%(132)
Diversity Score44.9%(231)
45
+110%vs 2021
vs 21 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
+7.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.3%
−15.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
25.5%
−7.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
18.9%
−42.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

61.4%
+8.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.9% in 2021
38.6%
−8.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.1% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−23.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nixon, Tennessee?

Nixon, Tennessee has about 514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nixon, Tennessee?

The typical household in Nixon, Tennessee earns about $43,601 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nixon, Tennessee expensive?

In Nixon, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $136,300.

How educated are people in Nixon, Tennessee?

About 7.0% 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 30.5% 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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