McNairy County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

McNairy County, Tennessee has a population of 25,970, the 57th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $53,473 and the median home value is $161,800. The poverty rate is 16.5%.

McNairy County Quick Facts

Population 25,970

Median Household Income $53,47390% MOE ±$3,675

Median Home Value $161,80090% MOE ±$8,330

Poverty Rate 16.5%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.8%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 42.9 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 79.7%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.0%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.4%

Cities/Places 10

Population 25,970 57th of 95

Median Income $53,473 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment 5.8%

How McNairy 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.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	25,844	25,970	+0.5%
Median household income	$48,196	$53,473	+10.9%
Median home value¹	$120,732	$161,800	+34.0%
Median gross rent	$768	$723	-5.9%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

McNairy

$53,473

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

McNairy

$161,800

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.5%

$25K-$50K 26.5%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 22.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

5.8%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

8.2%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

9.1%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

5.0%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

53.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.7%

Renter 20.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $723/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

25.8%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very 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+)

Cities & Places in McNairy County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Selmer	4,488	$51,591	23.6%	$155,900
Eastview	767	$58,750	16.8%	$153,300
Finger	669	$53,750	9.4%	$99,700
Bethel Springs	664	$34,500	20.6%	$149,000
Michie	558	$60,714	16.0%	$166,500
Guys	423	$58,929	5.3%	$158,800
Stantonville	313	$47,222	5.8%	N/A
Ramer	243	$53,333	14.0%	$176,400
Enville	163	N/A	17.4%	$137,500
Chewalla	150	N/A	10.7%	$9,999

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Population Overview

McNairy County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 25,970. It is the 57th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McNairy County is 42.9 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McNairy County is $53,473. This is 23% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $161,800. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

McNairy County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.4%. The Black or African American population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 88.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for McNairy 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 McNairy County, Tennessee?

McNairy County has a population of 25,970, making it the 57th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in McNairy County?

The median household income in McNairy County is $53,473 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.

How many cities are in McNairy County, Tennessee?

McNairy County contains 10 Census-designated places.