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Obion County

Tennessee · 30,787 residents · 544.848 sq mi
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Obion County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,985. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
30,787
−5%since 2000
from 32,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+13%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K31K32K33K1990201020202024Obion County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,985
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,764 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,336
+34%since 2000
from $17,409 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(28,335)
Black9.8%(3,174)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(616)
Asian0.2%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(8,710)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(24,736)
Black10.2%(3,137)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,574)
Asian0.3%(103)
Other2.3%(714)
Diversity Score39.7%(12,236)
Segregation Score37.1%(11,407)
Diversity Score
40
+48%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Obion County, Tennessee?

Obion County, Tennessee has about 30,787 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Obion County, Tennessee earns about $39,985 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 $96,600, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Obion County, Tennessee?

About 15.5% 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 19.1% of people in Obion County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Obion County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Obion County, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 930 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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