Obion County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Obion County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47131
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 131
Geography
- Land Area
- 544.85 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.60 sq mi
- Total Area
- 555.45 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.361892
- Longitude
- -89.148078
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 29,887
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,242
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,738 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,148 | 3.8% |
| White | 24,723 | 82.7% |
| Black | 3,229 | 10.8% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 71 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,789 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 451 | 1.9% |
| White | 20,025 | 86.2% |
| Black | 2,455 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 155 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 70 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 30,453
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,956
- Poverty Rate
- 18.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,578
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,234 | 79.6% |
| Black | 3,198 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,248
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,537 | 14.7% |
| Republican | 7,091 | 41.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,620 | 44.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,950 | 46.1% |
| Female | 9,298 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,747 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic | 332 | 1.9% |
| Black | 1,255 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,553
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,786 | 46.0% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 21.7% |
| Black | 366 | 29.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 12.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,659 | 46.0% |
| Female | 3,894 | 41.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,126 (37.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,946 (18.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,326
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $140,661
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $780
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 3.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.