Weakley County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Weakley County, Tennessee has a population of 33,016, the 46th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $51,880 and the median home value is $151,200. The poverty rate is 19.0%.

Weakley County Quick Facts

Population 33,016

Median Household Income $51,88090% MOE ±$2,769

Median Home Value $151,20090% MOE ±$12,945

Poverty Rate 19.0%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.0%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 37.3 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 66.3%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.2%

Cities/Places 8

Population 33,016 46th of 95

Median Income $51,880 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.0%

Unemployment 4.0%

How Weakley 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	33,510	33,016	-1.5%
Median household income	$49,151	$51,880	No clear change (+5.6%)
Median home value¹	$120,363	$151,200	+25.6%
Median gross rent	$770	$803	No clear change (+4.2%)

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

Median Household Income

Weakley

$51,880

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Weakley

$151,200

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.6%

$25K-$50K 25.3%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 20.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

5.8%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

5.0%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

12.9%

$100K-$125K

7.4%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

55.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.3%

Renter 33.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $803/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.0%

18-34

28.2%

35-54

21.8%

55-74

23.4%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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 Weakley County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Martin	10,915	$43,381	26.3%	$198,300
McKenzie	5,631	$37,236	21.2%	$154,500
Dresden	2,943	$51,000	10.6%	$126,900
Greenfield	2,264	$47,368	13.5%	$95,300
Gleason	1,159	$57,917	13.9%	$93,200
Sharon	1,036	$33,906	10.9%	$99,400
Palmersville	114	$45,855	0.0%	$96,500
Dukedom	92	N/A	81.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

Weakley County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 33,016. It is the 46th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Weakley County is 37.3 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Weakley County is $51,880. This is 25% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $151,200. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Weakley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Weakley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 87.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Weakley 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 Weakley County, Tennessee?

Weakley County has a population of 33,016, making it the 46th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Weakley County?

The median household income in Weakley County is $51,880 with a poverty rate of 19.0%.

How many cities are in Weakley County, Tennessee?

Weakley County contains 8 Census-designated places.