Lynnville, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 465, Lynnville'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

Lynnville is a small community located in Tennessee, within Giles County. The total population is 465. It ranks as the 393rd most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lynnville is 35.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. With 31.8% of the population under 18, Lynnville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lynnville is $63,333. This is 9% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 12.2%. This is 161% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $175,000. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Lynnville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lynnville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

37.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% higher 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 93.9%. Notably, 15.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lynnville, 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.