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Weakley County, Tennessee
Weakley County, Tennessee. Weakley County had 33,261 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 8 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 47183.
Weakley County is the county of the Martin, TN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,261
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 32,902 · ACS 2020-2024: 33,016
Median household income
$51,880
±$2,769 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$151,200
±$12,945 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$803
±$43 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Weakley County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 32,902 residents in Weakley County. The Census Bureau estimates 33,261 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 33,016 over 580 square miles of land.
| Measure | Weakley County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,016 | 7,066,383 | −494 |
| Households | 13,384±318 | 2,824,277 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.05 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,056±30 | 3,143,670 | −559 |
Weakley County's population since 2000
From 34,895 in 2000 to 33,261 in 2025: down 4.7%. 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 Weakley County?
Weakley County holds 8 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Martin with 11,060 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Martin | 10,825 | $43,381 |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden | 3,019 | $51,000 |
| Greenfield | 2,031 | $47,368 |
| Gleason | 1,369 | $57,917 |
| Sharon | 935 | $33,906 |
| McKenzie | 5,529 | $37,236 |
| PalmersvilleGEOID 4756580 | 162 | $45,855 |
| DukedomGEOID 4721860 | 103 | not published |
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 Weakley County?
The median resident of Weakley County is 37.3 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.9%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Weakley County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3±0.8 | 38.9 | −1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 19.0%±0.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3%±0.3 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% | 7.4% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.7%±0.3 pts | 71.0% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.9%±0.7 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±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 | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | +1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1%±1.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4%±1.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2%±1.4 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+) | 22.7%±2.4 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8%±1.4 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±1.1 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 Weakley County earn?
Half of Weakley County's 13,384 households earn less than $51,880 a year (±$2,769), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $49,150 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Weakley County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,880±$2,769 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,337±$3,382 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,035±$1,276 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.0%±2.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.1%±5.6 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.0%±1.8 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.3%±2.4 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 Weakley County?
Owners occupy 66.3% of Weakley County's occupied homes and renters 33.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,200 by its owner (±$12,945). The median renter pays $803 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Weakley County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,200±$12,945 | $286,700 | +$30,838 |
| Median gross rent | $803±$43 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8%±6.6 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,067±$61 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.3%±2.6 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,056±30 | 3,143,670 | −559 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4%±1.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.2%±2.8 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.5%±1.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5%±1.6 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 Weakley County building?
Builders took permits for 71 new housing units across Weakley County in 2025 (71 single-family), 2.1 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 Weakley County get to work?
77.2% of Weakley County's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Weakley County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.1%±2.0 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±2.7 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±2.2 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7%±1.8 pts | 12.9% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.9 min±1.2 | 25.7 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 are Weakley County's census tracts?
Weakley County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,875 (Tract 9682.02) to $66,250 (Tract 9680).
| Tract 968047183968000 | 1,116±198 | $66,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9681.0147183968101 | 3,259±407 | $59,025 |
| Tract 9681.0247183968102 | 1,652±276 | $65,813 |
| Tract 9682.0147183968201 | 4,451±469 | $62,687 |
| Tract 9682.0247183968202 | 2,038±157 | $16,875 |
| Tract 9682.0347183968203 | 3,508±411 | $32,829 |
| Tract 968347183968300 | 2,227±255 | $46,615 |
| Tract 968447183968400 | 5,465±530 | $50,581 |
| Tract 968547183968500 | 4,320±515 | $51,541 |
| Tract 968647183968600 | 3,639±478 | $55,625 |
| Tract 968747183968700 | 1,341±297 | $63,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Weakley County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 46th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 86th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 61st of 95 |
| Median household income | 73rd of 95 |
| Median home value | 84th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 55th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 95 |
| Median age | 89th 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Weakley County 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' school search.