Obion County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Obion County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 30,570. It is the 49th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Obion County is 41.9 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Obion County is $53,102. This is 21% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $122,700. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Obion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Obion County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 85.0%.