McNairy County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McNairy County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 25,933. It is the 56th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in McNairy County is 43.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McNairy County is $50,714. This is 24% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $151,100. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

McNairy County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.3%. The Black or African American population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

11.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 61% 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 87.4%.