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Obion

Tennessee · 991 residents · 1.29 sq mi
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Obion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,580. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,000. 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
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
991
−13%since 2000
from 1,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
768 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9481K1K1K1K1990201020202024Obion
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,580
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,419
+32%since 2000
from $14,764 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,052)
Black5.6%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(167)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(872)
Black5.3%(53)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(32)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5.8%(58)
Diversity Score32.2%(319)
Diversity Score
32
+119%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Obion, Tennessee?

Obion, Tennessee has about 991 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Obion, Tennessee?

The typical household in Obion, Tennessee earns about $43,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Obion, Tennessee expensive?

In Obion, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $67,000, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Obion, Tennessee?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Obion, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Obion, Tennessee?

About 30.5% of people in Obion, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Obion, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Obion, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 250 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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