Medon, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 201, Medon's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Medon is a small community located in Tennessee, within Madison County. The total population is 201. It ranks as the 449th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Medon is 47.5 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 12.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Medon is $71,250. This is 2% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.5%. This is 89% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 10.2%. This is 118% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $153,100. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Medon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Medon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 97.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Medon, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.