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McMinn County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

McMinn County, Tennessee has a population of 54,884, the 31st most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $61,470 and the median home value is $211,800. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

McMinn County Quick Facts

Population 54,884
Median Household Income $61,47090% MOE ±$4,893
Median Home Value $211,80090% MOE ±$11,027
Poverty Rate 13.0%90% MOE ±1.8 pts
Unemployment Rate 4.9%90% MOE ±1.1 pts
Median Age 42.4 years90% MOE ±0.3 years
Homeownership Rate 75.8%90% MOE ±2.1 pts
Affordability Ratio 3.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.6%90% MOE ±1.7 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.2%
Cities/Places 8
Population 54,884 31st of 95
Median Income $61,470 12% lower than state
Poverty Rate 13.0%
Unemployment 4.9%

How McMinn County 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.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population53,05354,884+3.5%
Median household income$53,271$61,470+15.4%
Median home value¹$163,930$211,800+29.2%
Median gross rent$854$803No clear change (-6.0%)
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

McMinn
$61,470
TN
$69,595
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

McMinn
$211,800
TN
$286,700
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.7%
$25K-$50K 24.2%
$50K-$100K 31.3%
$100K+ 26.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.1%
$10K-$15K
5.9%
$15K-$20K
3.9%
$20K-$25K
3.8%
$25K-$30K
4.8%
$30K-$35K
3.7%
$35K-$40K
4.7%
$40K-$45K
5.7%
$45K-$50K
5.3%
$50K-$60K
7.5%
$60K-$75K
10.5%
$75K-$100K
13.4%
$100K-$125K
8.6%
$125K-$150K
5.5%
$150K-$200K
7.3%
$200K+
5.4%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%
56.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $803/mo 15.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
21.2%
18-34
20.2%
35-54
24.1%
55-74
26.2%
75+
8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 85.9%
  • Black: 3.2%
  • Hispanic: 4.6%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Other: 0.2%

Diversity Index

26out of 100
Low Diversity

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+)

  • < HS: 12.8%
  • HS Diploma: 40.7%
  • Some College: 19.3%
  • Associate's: 8.6%
  • Bachelor's: 12.1%
  • Graduate+: 6.5%

Cities & Places in McMinn County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Athens14,471$53,92917.0%$225,000
Sweetwater6,532$45,45114.6%$178,400
Etowah3,658$39,29115.4%$190,800
Englewood1,818$51,09421.2%$140,000
Delano838$121,2508.5%$163,500
Riceville823$51,1006.7%$286,500
Niota735$61,5288.3%$156,300
Calhoun546$49,02818.3%$179,700

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Population Overview

McMinn County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 54,884. It is the 31st most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McMinn County is 42.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McMinn County is $61,470. This is 12% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $211,800. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

McMinn County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 87.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for McMinn County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of McMinn County, Tennessee?

McMinn County has a population of 54,884, making it the 31st most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in McMinn County?

The median household income in McMinn County is $61,470 with a poverty rate of 13.0%.

How many cities are in McMinn County, Tennessee?

McMinn County contains 8 Census-designated places.