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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Obion County

Tennessee · 32,450 residents · 544.848 sq mi
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Obion County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,764. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

32,450
+2%since 1990
from 31,717 in 1990
1990 – 2025
60 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 58 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+7%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K31K31K32K33K1990201020202024Obion County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,764
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,344 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,409
+57%since 1990
from $11,096 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$393
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
71.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
28.5% rent
2.0
+2%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(28,320)
Black10.2%(3,239)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(129)
Asian0.2%(54)
Diversity Score24.9%(7,882)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(28,335)
Black9.8%(3,174)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(616)
Asian0.2%(58)
Diversity Score26.8%(8,710)
27
+8%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.0%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−27%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Obion County, Tennessee?

Obion County, Tennessee has about 32,450 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Obion County, Tennessee earns about $32,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Obion County, Tennessee expensive?

In Obion County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Obion County, Tennessee?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Obion County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Obion County, Tennessee?

About 13.3% of people in Obion County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Obion County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Obion County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 733 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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