Mcminn County, Tennessee
As of the census of 2000, there were 49015 people in the county, organized into 19721 households, and 14318 families living in the county. The population density was 113.9 people per square mile (43.98/kmē), it is the 25th most populated county in terms of population density. There were 21626 housing units at an average density of 50.3 per square mile (19.42/kmē). The average household size was 2.45 people, and the average family size was 2.9 people. In the county the population is diverse age-wise, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population was 52511, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 93.38% White, 4.37% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.81% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, and 1.13% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $31919, it is the 43rd highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The median income for a family in the county was $38992, making it the 40th highest county by median family income in Tennessee. The per capita income for the county was $16725, it is the 43rd wealthiest county in terms of per capita income.
In 2000, 10614 pupils and students, of which 5354 are male and 5260 are female, 21.65% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 594 nursery or pri school, 669 kindergarten, 5458 elementary school, 2460 high school and 1433 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens City | McMinn County | 13.54 | 13.54 | 0 | 13220 | 976.3 | 16877 | 29277 |
| 2 | Calhoun Town | McMinn County | 1.07 | 1.02 | 0.05 | 496 | 486.4 | 19984 | 38438 |
| 3 | Englewood Town | McMinn County | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0 | 1590 | 934.4 | 13752 | 24000 |
| 4 | Etowah City | McMinn County | 2.77 | 2.77 | 0 | 3663 | 1321.8 | 15298 | 28117 |
| 5 | Niota City | McMinn County | 2.01 | 2.01 | 0 | 781 | 389 | 15152 | 28750 |
| 6 | Sweetwater City | Monroe County, McMinn County | 6.9 | 6.9 | 0 | 5586 | 810.1 | 16746 | 28323 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 49015 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 49010 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 49170 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 49775 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 50028 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 50240 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 50448 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 51024 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 51574 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 52051 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 52511 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 279 | 315 | 594 |
| Kindergarten | 331 | 338 | 669 |
| Elementary school | 2840 | 2618 | 5458 |
| High school | 1270 | 1190 | 2460 |
| College or graduate school | 634 | 799 | 1433 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| McMinn County, Tennessee | $31919 | $38992 | $16725 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |