McMinn County, TN

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2024 Population

54,884

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

42.4

0.235% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

13%

2.63% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$61,470

3.01% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$211,800

11.2% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

23,814

2.94% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in McMinn County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in McMinn County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McMinn County, TN are Tennessee Wesleyan University (349 degrees awarded in 2023) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens (101 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in McMinn County, TN was $211,800, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

Most people in McMinn County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in McMinn County, TN was 2 cars per household.

McMinn County, TN borders Bradley County, TN, Loudon County, TN, Meigs County, TN, Monroe County, TN, Polk County, TN, and Roane County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

McMinn County, TN is home to a population of 54.9k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.32% of McMinn County, TN residents were born outside of the country (1.28k people).

In 2024, there were 27.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.1k people) in McMinn County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.74k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.64k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2024 Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.8% of McMinn County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in McMinn County, TN was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in McMinn County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McMinn County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
47.1k ± 562
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.74k ± 198
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.64k ± 208

4.57%

Hispanic Population

2.51k people

4.57% of the people in McMinn County, TN are hispanic (2.51k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in McMinn County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
96,695 ± 7,581 people
Guatemala
27,777 ± 4,084 people
India
24,683 ± 3,850 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 96,695 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 27,777 and India with 24,683.

Foreign-Born Population

2.32%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.28k people

2.89%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.57k people

As of 2024, 2.32% of McMinn County, TN residents (1.28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McMinn County, TN was 2.89%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in McMinn County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,089 ± 168
Gulf War (2001-)
862 ± 229
Gulf War (1990s)
720 ± 219

McMinn County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in McMinn County, TN.

Economy

The economy of McMinn County, TN employs 23.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in McMinn County, TN were Manufacturing (6,277 people), Retail Trade (3,071 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,635 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($85,084), Utilities ($74,198), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,793).

Employment

Occupations

23.8k

2024 Value

± 1,212

2.94%

1 Year growth

± 7.18%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in McMinn County, TN grew at a rate of 2.94%, from 23.1k employees to 23.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McMinn County, TN, are Production Occupations (4,122 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,044 people), and Management Occupations (1,960 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McMinn County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

23.8k

2024 Value

± 1,212

2.94%

1 Year growth

± 7.18%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in McMinn County, TN grew at a rate of 2.94%, from 23.1k employees to 23.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McMinn County, TN, are Manufacturing (6,277 people), Retail Trade (3,071 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,635 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McMinn County, TN, though some of these residents may live in McMinn County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,593

Median earning men ± $1,815

$34,887

Median earning women ± $1,964

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,253), Information ($78,345), and Wholesale Trade ($72,568).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($120,366), Public Administration ($55,972), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,220).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

76
Retail Trade
73
Other Services (except Public Administration)
51
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$394k
Manufacturing
$80.6k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$72.8k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for McMinn County, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in McMinn County, TN awarded 450 degrees. The student population of McMinn County, TN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 665 male students and 774 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McMinn County, TN are White (365 and 84.7%), Black or African American (19 and 4.41%), Hispanic or Latino (18 and 4.18%), and Unknown (15 and 3.48%).

The largest universities in McMinn County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee Wesleyan University (349 and 77.6%) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens (101 and 22.4%).

The most popular majors in McMinn County, TN are General Business Administration & Management (65 and 14.4%), Registered Nursing (59 and 13.1%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (33 and 7.33%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $28,014.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in McMinn County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,439 (46.2% men and 53.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,439 students enrolled in McMinn County, TN, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,070 records, of which 56.5% were women and 43.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
59 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
50 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in McMinn County, TN was Registered Nursing with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in McMinn County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tennessee Wesleyan University
349 degrees awarded
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens
101 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee Wesleyan University with 349 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 184 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McMinn County, TN, which is 0.692 times less than the 266 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 365 degrees mean that there were 19.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 19 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,014) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in McMinn County, TN was $211,800 in 2024, which is 0.637 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $190,400 to $211,800, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in McMinn County, TN is 75.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in McMinn County, TN have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McMinn County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McMinn County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.352%.

Housing

Property

$211,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$11,027

$16,078

Median Property Taxes

±$904

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McMinn County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in McMinn County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.8%

Homeownership

2024

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75.8% of the housing units in McMinn County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in McMinn County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,470

Median Household Income

± $4,893

21.2k

Number of Households

± 1,108

In 2024, the median household income of the 21.2k households in McMinn County, TN grew to $61,470 from the previous year's value of $59,674.

The following chart displays the households in McMinn County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for McMinn County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.459

2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2023, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.619% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (84.1%)
Carpooled (7.87%)
Worked At Home (5.76%)

In 2024, 84.1% of workers in McMinn County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.87%) and those who worked at home (5.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McMinn County, TN have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in McMinn County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in McMinn County, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in McMinn County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in McMinn County, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McMinn County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.352%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McMinn County, TN (6.93k out of 53.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McMinn County, TN is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 19.5% of the children was living in poverty in McMinn County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 515 in McMinn County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 103 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

90.9% of the population of McMinn County, TN has health coverage, with 39.9% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 2.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in McMinn County, TN see 2,002 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,002 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2736 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1237 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,002 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McMinn County, TN

Primary care physicians in McMinn County, TN see an average of 2,002 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,002 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in McMinn County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.12%

Uninsured

39.9%

Employer Coverage

20.3%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

2.4%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in McMinn County, TN declined by 12.1% from 10.4% to 9.12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in McMinn County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.3 in McMinn County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in McMinn County, TN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.4% in McMinn County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in McMinn County, TN.