Most residents in poverty, Tennessee counties

Tennessee counties with the most residents living below the poverty line, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not the poverty rate. This list covers the 95 counties in Tennessee that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 95 is 5,101. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Hardin County, TN, up 13 places to #42.