McMinn County's 2026 population is estimated at 58,822, reflecting a 1.79% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). McMinn County is the 29th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 52,173 and has grown 12.74% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 40.6 years
There are 43,257 adults, (11,139 of whom are seniors) in McMinn County.
Female: 27,661 (50.4%)
Male: 27,223 (49.6%)
The racial composition of McMinn County includes 87.74% White, 3.22% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,155 | 87.74% |
| Two or more races | 3,880 | 7.07% |
| Black or African American | 1,765 | 3.22% |
| Other race | 613 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 450 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.04% |
McMinn County 's average per capita income is $43,293. Household income levels show a median of $61,470. The poverty rate stands at 12.96%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,515 | $103,302 |
| Families | $75,105 | $92,689 |
| Households | $61,470 | $81,692 |
| Non Families | $30,483 | $48,878 |
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