County · Tennessee
McMinn County, Tennessee
McMinn County, Tennessee. McMinn County had 57,404 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.8% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 8 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 14 census tracts. GEOID 47107.
McMinn County is one of the 2 counties of the Athens, TN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,404
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 53,276 · ACS 2020-2024: 54,884
Median household income
$61,470
±$4,893 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$211,800
±$11,027 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$803
±$50 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in McMinn County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 53,276 residents in McMinn County. The Census Bureau estimates 57,404 for July 1, 2025, up 7.8% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 54,884 over 430 square miles of land.
| Measure | McMinn County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 54,884 | 7,066,383 | +1,831 |
| Households | 21,218±419 | 2,824,277 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.05 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 24,137±58 | 3,143,670 | +719 |
McMinn County's population since 2000
From 49,015 in 2000 to 57,404 in 2025: up 17.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in McMinn County?
McMinn County holds 8 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Athens with 15,263 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in McMinn County?
The median resident of McMinn County is 42.4 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.4%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | McMinn County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4±0.3 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3%±0.2 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% | 7.4% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.8%±1.0 pts | 71.0% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.4 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4%±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0%±0.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±0.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.9%±1.2 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1%±1.3 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2%±1.3 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6%±1.8 pts | 31.1% | +2.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±1.0 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 McMinn County earn?
Half of McMinn County's 21,218 households earn less than $61,470 a year (±$4,893), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,271 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,199 after inflation. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | McMinn County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,470±$4,893 | $69,595 | +$8,199 |
| Mean household income | $81,692±$4,428 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,494±$1,617 | $39,437 | +$3,099 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0%±1.8 pts | 13.8% | −6.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.4%±4.2 pts | 18.8% | −9.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5%±1.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8%±1.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 McMinn County?
Owners occupy 75.8% of McMinn County's occupied homes and renters 24.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $211,800 by its owner (±$11,027). The median renter pays $803 a month including utilities, and 36.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | McMinn County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $211,800±$11,027 | $286,700 | +$47,872 |
| Median gross rent | $803±$50 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4%±5.3 pts | 39.7% | −8.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,192±$49 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.8%±2.1 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 24,137±58 | 3,143,670 | +719 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1%±2.0 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.0%±1.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1%±1.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 McMinn County building?
Builders took permits for 125 new housing units across McMinn County in 2025 (107 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in McMinn County get to work?
84.1% of McMinn County's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | McMinn County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2%±1.6 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.1%±2.2 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±1.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±1.4 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min±1.2 | 25.7 min | +2.3 min |
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 are McMinn County's census tracts?
McMinn County is divided into 14 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,644 (Tract 9702.01) to $82,760 (Tract 9706.01).
| Tract 9701.0247107970102 | 5,031±643 | $59,055 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0347107970103 | 3,403±438 | $72,150 |
| Tract 9701.0447107970104 | 3,276±710 | $62,292 |
| Tract 9702.0147107970201 | 2,250±545 | $31,644 |
| Tract 9702.0247107970202 | 3,714±654 | $51,091 |
| Tract 970347107970300 | 3,698±420 | $52,560 |
| Tract 9704.0147107970401 | 4,328±628 | $80,556 |
| Tract 9704.0247107970402 | 5,208±774 | $80,302 |
| Tract 970547107970500 | 4,223±487 | $57,344 |
| Tract 9706.0147107970601 | 2,666±415 | $82,760 |
| Tract 9706.0247107970602 | 3,196±635 | $53,524 |
| Tract 970747107970700 | 4,819±750 | $56,818 |
| Tract 9708.0147107970801 | 4,684±649 | $71,500 |
| Tract 9708.0247107970802 | 4,388±964 | $63,666 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does McMinn County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 31st of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 95 |
| Median household income | 41st of 95 |
| Median home value | 42nd of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 55th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 69th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46th of 95 |
| Median age | 49th of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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