Guys, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Guys, Tennessee had a total population of 423, the 400th largest town in Tennessee, with a median household income of $58,929, which is 15% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.3%.
Guys Quick Facts
How Guys Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 360 | 423 | No clear change (+17.5%) |
| Median household income | $37,158 | $58,929 | +58.6% |
| Median home value¹ | $126,886 | $158,800 | No clear change (+25.2%) |
| Median gross rent | $710 | $882 | +24.2% |
How Guys Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 66.9%
- Black: 25.8%
- Hispanic: 7.1%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 5.0%
- HS Diploma: 51.2%
- Some College: 10.6%
- Associate's: 18.4%
- Bachelor's: 9.9%
- Graduate+: 5.0%
Guys Rankings in Tennessee
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Other Cities in McNairy County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selmer | 4,488 | $51,591 | 23.6% | $155,900 |
| Eastview | 767 | $58,750 | 16.8% | $153,300 |
| Finger | 669 | $53,750 | 9.4% | $99,700 |
| Bethel Springs | 664 | $34,500 | 20.6% | $149,000 |
| Michie | 558 | $60,714 | 16.0% | $166,500 |
| Stantonville | 313 | $47,222 | 5.8% | N/A |
| Ramer | 243 | $53,333 | 14.0% | $176,400 |
| Enville | 163 | N/A | 17.4% | $137,500 |
| Chewalla | 150 | N/A | 10.7% | $9,999 |
Cities Similar to Guys
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction | 435 | $62,083 | $130,000 | 8.7% | 12.5% |
| Ducktown | 456 | N/A | $172,100 | 12.9% | 36.9% |
| Pocahontas | 391 | N/A | $116,700 | 16.1% | 3.1% |
| Gadsden | 459 | $60,139 | $153,700 | 7.6% | 19.3% |
| McLemoresville | 391 | $56,543 | $107,500 | 11.5% | 2.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 423, Guys'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
Guys is a small community located in Tennessee, within McNairy County. The total population is 423. It ranks as the 400th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Guys is 45.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Guys is $58,929. This is 15% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 62% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $158,800. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Guys is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Guys is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (25.8% vs 15.4%).
Education
14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 95.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Guys, 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 Guys, Tennessee?
Guys, Tennessee has a population of 423 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Guys, TN?
The median household income in Guys is $58,929, which is 27% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Guys, TN?
The poverty rate in Guys is 5.3%. This means approximately 22 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Guys, Tennessee?
Guys's population is 66.9% White, 25.8% Black, 7.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Guys, TN?
The median home value in Guys is $158,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.7x.
How educated is Guys, Tennessee?
14.8% of adults (25+) in Guys hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.