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McMinn County

Tennessee · 53,276 residents · 430.117 sq mi
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McMinn County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
53,276
+9%since 2000
from 49,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
124 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+14%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K45K49K52K56K1990201020202024McMinn County
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,872
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,919 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,637
+53%since 2000
from $16,725 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+25%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(45,030)
Black4.4%(2,172)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(884)
Asian0.7%(340)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(8,145)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(45,993)
Black3.5%(1,842)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(2,161)
Asian0.8%(430)
Other2.9%(1,531)
Diversity Score26.6%(14,149)
Segregation Score27.2%(14,515)
Diversity Score
27
+60%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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MCMINN COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McMinn County, Tennessee?

McMinn County, Tennessee has about 53,276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McMinn County, Tennessee?

The typical household in McMinn County, Tennessee earns about $46,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McMinn County, Tennessee expensive?

In McMinn County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $140,000, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in McMinn County, Tennessee?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in McMinn County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McMinn County, Tennessee?

About 16.3% of people in McMinn County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has McMinn County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, McMinn County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,893 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 9704.02Census Tract 9701.02Census Tract 9707Census Tract 9708.01Census Tract 9708.02Census Tract 9704.01Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9701.03Census Tract 9701.04Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9702.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 37303ZIP 37331ZIP 37329ZIP 37370ZIP 37826ZIP 37309
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