Weakley County, TN

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2021 Population

32,948

1.29% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.3

2.08% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19.3%

3.03% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$43,773

5.51% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$99,800

1.94% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,946

2.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Weakley County, TN had a population of 32.9k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $43,773. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Weakley County, TN declined from 33,377 to 32,948, a −1.29% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,488 to $43,773, a 5.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Weakley County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.92%), White (Hispanic) (1.61%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.25%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.12%).

None of the households in Weakley County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Weakley County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Weakley County, TN are The University of Tennessee-Martin (1,297 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Weakley County, TN was $99,800, and the homeownership rate was 66.7%.

Most people in Weakley County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Weakley County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Weakley County, TN borders Graves County, KY, Hickman County, KY, Carroll County, TN, Gibson County, TN, Henry County, TN, and Obion County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Weakley County, TN is home to a population of 32.9k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.46% of Weakley County, TN residents were born outside of the country (812 people).

In 2021, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.4k people) in Weakley County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.61k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 532 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Weakley County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Weakley County, TN was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Weakley County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Weakley County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
28.4k ± 90
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.61k ± 104
White (Hispanic)
532 ± 149

2.87%

Hispanic Population

946 people

2.87% of the people in Weakley County, TN are hispanic (946 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Weakley County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
86,142 ± 7,160 people
India
24,764 ± 3,857 people
Guatemala
18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

Foreign-Born Population

2.46%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

812 people

1.62%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

541 people

As of 2021, 2.46% of Weakley County, TN residents (812 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Weakley County, TN was 1.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Weakley County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
582 ± 161
Gulf War (2001-)
262 ± 104
Gulf War (1990s)
205 ± 89

Weakley County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Weakley County, TN employs 13.9k people. The largest industries in Weakley County, TN are Manufacturing (2,367 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,106 people), and Educational Services (2,062 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($59,375), Utilities ($50,078), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,977).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.9k

2021 Value

± 787

−2.5%

1 Year decline

± 8.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Weakley County, TN declined at a rate of −2.5%, from 14.3k employees to 13.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Weakley County, TN, are Production Occupations (1,708 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,398 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,207 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Weakley County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.9k

2021 Value

± 787

−2.5%

1 Year decline

± 8.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Weakley County, TN declined at a rate of −2.5%, from 14.3k employees to 13.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Weakley County, TN, are Manufacturing (2,367 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,106 people), and Educational Services (2,062 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Weakley County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Weakley County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,578

Median earning men ± $1,753

$27,252

Median earning women ± $2,250

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,256), Wholesale Trade ($41,354), and Manufacturing ($39,922).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($36,336), Information ($33,125), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($32,941).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

212
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
167
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
141
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$172k
Manufacturing
$91.1k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$47.7k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Weakley County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 75.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (22%), followed by Other (2.32%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (75.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (22%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.32%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Weakley County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 75.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (22%), followed by Other (2.32%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Weakley County, TN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Weakley County, TN awarded 1,297 degrees. The student population of Weakley County, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,523 male students and 4,189 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Weakley County, TN are White (1,055 and 82.3%), followed by Black or African American (151 and 11.8%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 3.04%), and Two or More Races (25 and 1.95%).

The largest universities in Weakley County, TN by number of degrees awarded are The University of Tennessee-Martin (1,297 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Weakley County, TN are Teacher Education (173 and 13.3%), General Agriculture (118 and 9.1%), and General Interdisciplinary Studies (115 and 8.87%).

The median tuition cost in Weakley County, TN for a public four year colleges is $8,378 for in-state students and $14,418 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Weakley County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,712 (37.6% men and 62.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,712 students enrolled in Weakley County, TN, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,287 records, of which 62.4% were women and 37.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Agriculture
118 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
115 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
94 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Weakley County, TN was General Agriculture with 118 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Weakley County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,297 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Tennessee-Martin with 1,297 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 490 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Weakley County, TN, which is 0.607 times less than the 807 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,055 degrees mean that there were 6.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 151 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,378) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,534) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Weakley County, TN was $99,800 in 2021, which is 0.408 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $97,900 to $99,800, a 1.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Weakley County, TN is 66.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Weakley County, TN have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Weakley County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Weakley County, TN is $43,773. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Weakley County, TN was Census Tract 9681.02 with a value of $58,618, followed by Census Tract 9687 and Census Tract 9682.01, with respective values of $51,591 and $49,464.

In 2022, 11% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Weakley County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.51%.

Housing

Property

$99,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,989

$8,813

Median Property Taxes

±$555

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Weakley County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Weakley County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.7%

Homeownership

2021

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.7% of the housing units in Weakley County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Weakley County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9681.02
Census Tract 9687
Census Tract 9682.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Weakley County, TN was Census Tract 9681.02 with a value of $58,618, followed by Census Tract 9687 and Census Tract 9682.01, with respective values of $51,591 and $49,464.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Weakley County, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,773

Median Household Income

± $3,091

13.2k

Number of Households

± 790

In 2021, the median household income of the 13.2k households in Weakley County, TN grew to $43,773 from the previous year's value of $41,488.

The following chart displays the households in Weakley County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Weakley County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (6.3%)
Other (5.34%)

In 2021, 80.8% of workers in Weakley County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.3%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (5.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Weakley County, TN have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Weakley County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Weakley County, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Weakley County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Weakley County, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Weakley County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.51%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Weakley County, TN (5.9k out of 30.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Weakley County, TN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 20.7% of the children was living in poverty in Weakley County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 204 in Weakley County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 105 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.1% of the population of Weakley County, TN has health coverage, with 42.3% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Weakley County, TN see 1754 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year (1856 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3333 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2083 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,754 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Weakley County, TN

Primary care physicians in Weakley County, TN see an average of 1,754 patients per year. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year (1,856 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Weakley County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

42.3%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Weakley County, TN grew by 7.4% from 11% to 11.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Weakley County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 73.9 in Weakley County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Weakley County, TN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.8% in Weakley County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Weakley County, TN.

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