Obion County's estimated 2026 population is 29,977 with a growth rate of -0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Obion County is the 51st largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 31,822 and has seen a growth of -5.8% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Obion County includes 80.15% White, 10.55% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (80.15%)
Black or African American (10.55%)
Two or more races (6.62%)
Other race (2.21%)
Asian (0.23%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.13%)
Native American (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,503 | 80.15% |
| Black or African American | 3,226 | 10.55% |
| Two or more races | 2,023 | 6.62% |
| Other race | 675 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Obion County's average per capita income is $39,859. Household income levels show a median of $53,102. The poverty rate stands at 17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,898 | - |
| Families | $67,717 | $84,106 |
| Households | $53,102 | $71,392 |
| Non Families | $29,511 | $48,793 |
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