McNairy County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Name: McNairy County, Tennessee Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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McNairy County, Tennessee has a population of 25,933, the 56th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $50,714 and the median home value is $151,100. The poverty rate is 16.1%.

McNairy County Quick Facts

Population 25,933

Median Household Income $50,714

Median Home Value $151,100

Poverty Rate 16.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 43.1 years

Homeownership Rate 78.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.8%

High School Graduation 87.4%

Cities/Places 10

Population 25,933 56th of 95

Median Income $50,714 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.1%

Unemployment 5.8%

Median Household Income

McNairy

$50,714

$67,097

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

McNairy

$151,100

$256,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.8%

$25K-$50K 27.5%

$50K-$100K 30.5%

$100K+ 20.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

5.8%

$15K-$20K

6.5%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

8.6%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

5.6%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

7.5%

$125K-$150K

4.1%

$150K-$200K

4.2%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

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

51.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.7%

Renter 21.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

25.8%

75+

8.9%

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	4,456	$48,092	22.8%	$111,600
Eastview	752	$59,519	11.6%	$124,500
Bethel Springs	746	$40,592	15.7%	$110,800
Finger	600	$55,556	10.5%	$92,800
Michie	526	$67,813	13.5%	$159,700
Guys	352	$47,083	10.2%	$116,500
Stantonville	325	$46,250	13.9%	N/A
Ramer	271	$66,250	11.4%	$139,600
Chewalla	171	$98,194	9.4%	$74,500
Enville	163	N/A	15.4%	$122,900

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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. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for McNairy County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 25,933, making it the 56th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in McNairy County?

The median household income in McNairy County is $50,714 with a poverty rate of 16.1%.

How many cities are in McNairy County, Tennessee?

McNairy County contains 10 Census-designated places.