McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for McMinnville, Tennessee, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in McMinnville, Tennessee. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in McMinnville, Tennessee. The estimated population of McMinnville, Tennessee is 13,699 people, with a median age of 39.4.

We can look at the total population in McMinnville over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,699
-0.06% +0.79%
2020
13,707
+0.09%
-
2019
13,695
+0.33%
-
2018
13,650
+0.43%
-
2017
13,591
- -

Population of McMinnville, Tennessee by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
81.2%
81.2%
0.00%
Black/African American
5%
1.5%
+233.33%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
0.00%
Hispanic
10.2%
10.6%
-3.77%
Asian
1%
0.8%
+25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
1%
-80.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
4.6%
-56.52%
Other
0.1%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of McMinnville, Tennessee by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.4 -0.25% 38.5 +5.19% 39.8 -2.21%
2020 39.5 +0.51% 36.6 +2.52% 40.7 -0.97%
2019 39.3 +3.69% 35.7 +1.71% 41.1 +3.01%
2018 37.9 -3.07% 35.1 -1.96% 39.9 0%
2017 39.1 - 35.8 - 39.9 -

The median age of McMinnville, Tennessee gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 997 -19.26% 669 +20.64% 799 805
10 to 19 804 -5.89% 977 +0.98% 750 986
20 to 29 906 +6.5% 907 -1.63% 960 862
30 to 39 780 +8.81% 1,050 0.18% 849 1,039
40 to 49 829 -8.14% 832 -11.94% 739 723
50 to 59 850 1.45% 798 +12.67% 841 892
60 to 69 677 +16.59% 860 +5.13% 781 901
70+ 568 +16.05% 1,087 +2.46% 662 1,110

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of McMinnville, Tennessee is $37,562.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for McMinnville.

  • Under 25
    $35,954.00
  • 25 to 44
    $41,523.00
  • 45 to 64
    $43,235.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,751.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in McMinnville, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in McMinnville, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of McMinnville, Tennessee is currently $54,509.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.51% of households in McMinnville are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of McMinnville against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.96%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.20%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in McMinnville is $23,579.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of McMinnville by the total population of McMinnville.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in McMinnville, Tennessee, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in McMinnville to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.66%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in McMinnville that are over the age of 16.

The total population of McMinnville over the age of 16 is 10,941.

Of those people, a total of 51.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in McMinnville is 49.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 582 45.40% 21.20%
20 to 24 years 875 54.70% 9.40%
25 to 29 years 947 82.20% 7.60%
30 to 34 years 964 68.30% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 1,666 75.40% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 1,503 64.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 950 62.70% 6.90%
60 to 64 years 872 40.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,412 18.30% 3.50%
75 years and over 1,170 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in McMinnville. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,484 51.00% 4.90%
Black or African American 569 43.40% 6.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 67 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 107 89.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 15.40% 0.00%
Other 384 70.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 317 70.30% 0.90%
Hispanic or Latino 894 68.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,162 50.40% 5.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in McMinnville as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in McMinnville is 5,420, with median earnings of $31,050.00.

Women in McMinnville, Tennessee earning approximately 78.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,420 $31,050.00
Male 2,782 $35,760.00
Female 2,638 $28,042.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 348 $33,452.00
Business and Financial 185 $31,850.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $50,313.00
Architecture and Engineering 93 $40,614.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $0.00
Community and Social Service 58 $32,197.00
Legal 72 $88,487.00
Educational and Library 313 $41,776.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 189 $46,964.00
Healthcare Support 179 $18,508.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 333 $20,931.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 245 $16,769.00
Personal Care and Service 57 $23,472.00
Sales 622 $28,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 669 $33,207.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 110 $21,403.00
Construction and Extraction 264 $26,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 203 $36,477.00
Production 859 $31,356.00
Transportation and Material Moving 186 $52,000.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 203 $34,345.00 145 $25,074.00
Business and Financial 65 $65,733.00 120 $21,364.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $49,250.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 88 $40,500.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 56 $0.00 35 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 58 $32,197.00
Legal 64 $88,750.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $0.00 288 $40,132.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 97 $50,977.00 92 $36,204.00
Healthcare Support 31 $0.00 148 $17,200.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 169 $21,599.00 164 $20,409.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 162 $16,940.00 83 $15,625.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $0.00 32 $0.00
Sales 336 $45,556.00 286 $14,682.00
Office and Administrative Support 33 $37,750.00 636 $32,978.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 98 $0.00 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 264 $26,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 203 $36,477.00 0 $0.00
Production 450 $34,803.00 409 $27,672.00
Transportation and Material Moving 186 $52,000.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,578 households in McMinnville, with an average household size of 2.37 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,077 families in McMinnville with an average family size of 3.21 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,812 298 967 2,501
Average Household Size 3.21 3.89 3.43 1.16
Total Families 1,812 298 967 0
Average Household Size 3.18 3.07 3.3 0

Poverty

Of the 3,077 families in McMinnville, 23.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in McMinnville:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,419 housing units in McMinnville, Tennessee.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,578 86.90%
Vacant 841 13.10%

41.21% of the total 6,419 housing units in McMinnville are rental units. This is approximately 2,645 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,757 are occupied by the owner - or 42.95% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in McMinnville is $663.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in McMinnville that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    176
  • Less than $500
    617
  • $500 to $999
    1,859
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    144
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    12
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    13
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in McMinnville is $111,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in McMinnville that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    219
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    906
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    834
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    485
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    157
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    123
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    33
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in McMinnville. The chart below shows the number of properties in McMinnville that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    497
  • 1940 to 1949
    467
  • 1950 to 1959
    855
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,516
  • 1970 to 1979
    934
  • 1980 to 1989
    485
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,192
  • 2000 to 2009
    421
  • 2010 to 2013
    52
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in McMinnville that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    492
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,572
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,610
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    904

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in McMinnville get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in McMinnville that commute to work in a particular way.

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in McMinnville.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    177
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,237
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,223
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    607
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    276
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    137
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    792
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    42
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    65
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    210
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    341
  • 90 or more minutes
    182

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for McMinnville, Tennessee in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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