Obion County's 2026 population is estimated at 29,977, reflecting a -0.47% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Obion County is the 51st largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 31,822 and has grown -5.8% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 41.6 years
There are 23,807 adults, (6,419 of whom are seniors) in Obion County.
Female: 15,739 (51.7%)
Male: 14,714 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Obion County includes 79.58% White, 10.5% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,234 | 79.58% |
| Black or African American | 3,198 | 10.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,209 | 7.25% |
| Other race | 644 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.1% |
Obion County 's average per capita income is $41,725. Household income levels show a median of $54,613. The poverty rate stands at 18.56%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,216 | - |
| Families | $73,236 | $85,720 |
| Households | $54,613 | $72,466 |
| Non Families | $30,322 | $48,773 |
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