City · Tennessee
McKenzie, Tennessee
McKenzie, city, mostly in Carroll County (95.2% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Weakley and Henry counties, Tennessee. McKenzie had 5,632 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,529 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,631 (±203). GEOID 4744940.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,632
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,529 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,631 ±203
Median household income
$37,236
±$11,430 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$154,500
±$19,083 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$663
±$68 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is McKenzie and what county is it in?
McKenzie is a city mostly in Carroll County (95.2% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Weakley and Henry counties, Tennessee. It covers 6.4 square miles of land, 868 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 5,262 | 95.2% |
| Weakley County | 199 | 3.6% |
| Henry County | 68 | 1.2% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in McKenzie, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,632 people lived in McKenzie on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,529 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,631 (±203).
| Measure | McKenzie | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,631 ±203 | 28,641 | +303 |
| Households | 2,187 ±223 | 11,541 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.20 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,340 ±229 | 13,100 | no clear change |
McKenzie's population since 2000
From 5,295 in 2000 to 5,632 in 2025: up 6.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for McKenzie as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in McKenzie?
The median resident of McKenzie is 32.9 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 17.8%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | McKenzie | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 ±3.0 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% ±4.2 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3% ±3.0 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Male | 52.3% ±4.0 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% ±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.8% ±6.1 pts | 83.7% | −9.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.8% ±5.2 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±2.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6% ±3.9 pts | 20.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8% ±4.1 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2% ±3.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.0% ±5.7 pts | 18.1% | −8.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.5% ±5.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.8% ±3.7 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±2.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in McKenzie earn?
Half of McKenzie's 2,187 households earn less than $37,236 a year (±$11,430), against $51,787 in Carroll County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $40,314 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | McKenzie | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,236 ±$11,430 | $51,787 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,361 ±$8,309 | $67,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,619 ±$3,063 | $27,343 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.2% ±7.2 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.6% ±19.0 pts | 22.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.5% ±4.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% ±4.3 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.1% ±6.7 pts | 81.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in McKenzie?
Owners occupy 60.0% of McKenzie's occupied homes and renters 40.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,500 by its owner (±$19,083). The median renter pays $663 a month including utilities, and 54.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | McKenzie | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,500 ±$19,083 | $142,400 | +$38,692 |
| Median gross rent | $663 ±$68 | $755 | −$162 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.1% ±16.9 pts | 37.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,128 ±$128 | $1,102 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.0% ±7.1 pts | 74.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.0% ±7.1 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 2,340 ±229 | 13,100 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.1% ±8.5 pts | 73.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% ±3.5 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2% ±4.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.8% ±7.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is McKenzie building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in McKenzie in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 1.8 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in McKenzie work and get to work?
70.3% of McKenzie's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | McKenzie | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.1% ±5.4 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±2.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.3% ±10.0 pts | 79.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3% ±3.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 11.1% ±8.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2% ±3.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min ±3.5 | 26.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in McKenzie?
2 census tracts lie mostly in McKenzie, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,891 (Tract 9622.01) to $67,581 (Tract 9622.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9622.02Carroll County | 4,831 | $67,581 |
| Tract 9622.01Carroll County | 3,275 | $37,891 |
| Tract 9685Weakley County | 4,320 | $51,541 |
| Tract 9698Henry County | 2,438 | $43,150 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in McKenzie) · Census block assignment files
How does McKenzie compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, McKenzie is the 4,574th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 99th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
McKenzie ranks 275th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 99th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 149th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 98th | 289 |
| Median household income | 275th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 254th | 289 |
| Median home value | 232nd | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 243rd | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 74th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 140th | 276 |
| Median age | 265th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 198th | 289 |
| Work from home | 128th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 246th | 288 |
McKenzie's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare McKenzie with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for McKenzie?
12 of the 57 figures for McKenzie on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for McKenzie are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in McKenzie.