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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

McNairy County

Tennessee · 24,653 residents · 562.842 sq mi
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McNairy County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,154. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,653
+10%since 1990
from 22,422 in 1990
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+5%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K23K24K25K27K1990201020202024McNairy County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,154
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,715 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,385
+78%since 1990
from $9,185 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
80.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
20.0% rent
1.9
−4%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(20,932)
Black6.4%(1,434)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(48)
Asian0.2%(34)
Diversity Score16%(3,591)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(22,576)
Black6.2%(1,532)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(229)
Asian0.1%(32)
Diversity Score17.2%(4,243)
17
+7%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in McNairy County, Tennessee?

McNairy County, Tennessee has about 24,653 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in McNairy County, Tennessee earns about $30,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McNairy County, Tennessee expensive?

In McNairy County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $56,900, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in McNairy County, Tennessee?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in McNairy County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McNairy County, Tennessee?

About 15.9% of people in McNairy County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has McNairy County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, McNairy County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,231 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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