McMinn County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McMinn County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 54,135. It is the 31st most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in McMinn County is 42.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McMinn County is $59,674. This is 11% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $190,400. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

McMinn County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.2%.