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Weakley County

Tennessee · 35,021 residents · 580.353 sq mi
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Weakley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,358. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $82,100. Households here earn about 25% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,021
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34,895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K33K34K35K1990201020202024Weakley County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,358
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,008 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,895
+23%since 2000
from $15,408 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(31,318)
Black6.9%(2,409)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(402)
Asian1.3%(461)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(7,637)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(30,696)
Black7.8%(2,717)
Hispanic / Latino2%(700)
Asian1%(365)
Other1.7%(599)
Diversity Score28.4%(9,954)
Diversity Score
28
+30%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weakley County, Tennessee?

Weakley County, Tennessee has about 35,021 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Weakley County, Tennessee earns about $32,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weakley County, Tennessee expensive?

In Weakley County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Weakley County, Tennessee?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Weakley County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weakley County, Tennessee?

About 21.7% of people in Weakley County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weakley County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Weakley County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,049 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9684Census Tract 9682.01Census Tract 9685Census Tract 9686Census Tract 9682.03Census Tract 9681.01Census Tract 9683Census Tract 9682.02Census Tract 9681.02Census Tract 9687Census Tract 9680
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 38237ZIP 38225ZIP 38230ZIP 38229ZIP 38255ZIP 38241ZIP 38226
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