Whiteside, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Whiteside, Tennessee had a total population of 33, the 497th largest community in Tennessee. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Whiteside Quick Facts
How Whiteside Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50 | 33 | -34.0% |
How Whiteside Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Whiteside Rankings in Tennessee
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Other Cities in Marion County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 3,612 | $73,013 | 10.1% | $209,000 |
| South Pittsburg | 3,013 | $57,865 | 21.8% | $187,100 |
| Whitwell | 2,052 | $67,774 | 9.7% | $140,500 |
| Kimball | 1,639 | $60,543 | 6.9% | $231,400 |
| Powells Crossroads | 1,498 | $67,549 | 4.5% | $187,800 |
| New Hope | 862 | $77,727 | 23.0% | $179,600 |
| Griffith Creek | 586 | N/A | 21.0% | N/A |
| Sequatchie | 359 | $27,679 | 49.0% | N/A |
| Orme | 76 | $47,500 | 28.9% | $53,300 |
Cities Similar to Whiteside
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks Creek | 28 | N/A | N/A | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| Sherwood | 43 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Wrigley | 50 | N/A | N/A | 16.0% | 44.0% |
| Dancyville | 53 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Yuma | 54 | $49,250 | N/A | 9.6% | 42.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 33, Whiteside'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
Whiteside is a small community located in Tennessee, within Marion County. The total population is 33. It ranks as the 497th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Whiteside is 86.3 years. This is 122% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 100.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Whiteside. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Whiteside has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents.
Education
33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% higher 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 33.3%. Notably, 33.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Whiteside, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Whiteside, Tennessee?
Whiteside, Tennessee has a population of 33 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Whiteside, TN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Whiteside — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Whiteside, TN?
The ACS sample for Whiteside recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Whiteside, Tennessee?
Whiteside's population is 90.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Whiteside, TN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Whiteside — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Whiteside, Tennessee?
33.3% of adults (25+) in Whiteside hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 33.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.