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Guys, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

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%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Guys Quick Facts

Population 423
Median Household Income $58,929
Median Home Value $158,800
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.7%
Median Age 45.2 years
Homeownership Rate 81.3%
Affordability Ratio 2.7x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%
High School Graduation Rate 95.0%
Diversity Index 48/100
Population 423 400th of 502
Median Income $58,929 average
Poverty Rate 5.3% 58% lower than national
Median Home Value $158,800 below average

How Guys Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population352423+20.2%
Median household income$47,083$58,929+25.2%
Median home value$116,500$158,800+36.3%

How Guys Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.7%
$25K-$50K 25.3%
$50K-$100K 38.6%
$100K+ 23.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.0%
$10K-$15K
3.0%
$15K-$20K
4.2%
$20K-$25K
2.4%
$25K-$30K
2.4%
$30K-$35K
3.0%
$35K-$40K
8.4%
$40K-$45K
8.4%
$45K-$50K
3.0%
$50K-$60K
13.9%
$60K-$75K
10.8%
$75K-$100K
13.9%
$100K-$125K
8.4%
$125K-$150K
6.0%
$150K-$200K
3.6%
$200K+
5.4%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%
60.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $882/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

48out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Guys Rankings in Tennessee

#400 Population of 502
#218 Median Income of 453
#302 Education of 502
#325 Home Value of 464

Other Cities in McNairy County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome 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.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Grand Junction435$62,083$130,0008.7%12.5%
Ducktown456N/A$172,10012.9%36.9%
Pocahontas391N/A$116,70016.1%3.1%
Gadsden459$60,139$153,7007.6%19.3%
McLemoresville391$56,543$107,50011.5%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.