Weakley County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Weakley County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 32,959. It is the 46th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Weakley County is 37.9 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Weakley County is $49,502. This is 26% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $136,300. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Weakley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Weakley County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (7.4%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 88.0%.