Obion County's estimated 2026 population is 29,878 with a growth rate of -0.63% 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 -6.11% since that time.
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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