McLemoresville, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 391, McLemoresville'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

McLemoresville is a small community located in Tennessee, within Carroll County. The total population is 391. It ranks as the 407th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in McLemoresville is 37.0 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. With 33.8% of the population under 18, McLemoresville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McLemoresville is $56,543. This is 19% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%. This is 80% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 16.1%. This is 244% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $107,500. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, McLemoresville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McLemoresville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (37.1% vs 15.4%).

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 92.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McLemoresville, 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.