Collinwood, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Collinwood, Tennessee had a total population of 996, the 307th largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $54,286, which is 22% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 9.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
Collinwood Quick Facts
How Collinwood Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,044 | 996 | -4.6% |
| Median household income | $52,083 | $54,286 | +4.2% |
| Median home value | $89,100 | $131,000 | +47.0% |
How Collinwood Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Collinwood Rankings in Tennessee
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Other Cities in Wayne County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 2,660 | $43,571 | 39.5% | $122,100 |
| Waynesboro | 2,296 | $40,977 | 26.7% | $79,100 |
Cities Similar to Collinwood
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Gap | 948 | $52,857 | $178,500 | 13.5% | 21.3% |
| Embreeville | 1,062 | N/A | $165,800 | 27.6% | 2.7% |
| Lobelville | 1,007 | $48,750 | $158,300 | 14.0% | 18.0% |
| Crab Orchard | 980 | $60,216 | $164,700 | 6.5% | 12.9% |
| Gainesboro | 1,064 | $51,923 | $170,600 | 17.2% | 26.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 996, Collinwood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Collinwood is a small community located in Tennessee, within Wayne County. The total population is 996. It ranks as the 307th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Collinwood is 39.3 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Collinwood is $54,286. This is 22% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $131,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Collinwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Collinwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.
Education
9.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Collinwood, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Collinwood, Tennessee?
Collinwood, Tennessee has a population of 996 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Collinwood, TN?
The median household income in Collinwood is $54,286, which is 33% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Collinwood, TN?
The poverty rate in Collinwood is 15.1%. This means approximately 148 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Collinwood, Tennessee?
Collinwood's population is 90.8% White, 0.8% Black, 4.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Collinwood, TN?
The median home value in Collinwood is $131,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.
How educated is Collinwood, Tennessee?
9.4% of adults (25+) in Collinwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.