McKenzie is a city located in Carroll County Tennessee. McKenzie has a 2024 population of 5,603. McKenzie is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,535 in 2020.
The average household income in McKenzie is $59,673 with a poverty rate of 17.2%. The median age in McKenzie is 36.9 years: 31.2 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McKenzie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,399 | 78.44% |
| Black or African American | 954 | 17.01% |
| Other race | 122 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 87 | 1.55% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,063 | 2.41 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Non Family | 869 | 1.26 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Married | 826 | 3.38 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Female | 282 | 3.2 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Male | 86 | 2.09 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 168 | 4.81% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 3.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 410 | 11.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 617 | 17.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,430 | 40.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 183 | 5.24% |
| Some College | 579 | 16.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,740 | 2,439 | 959 |
| Black | 512 | 495 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 137 | 137 | 8 |
| Other Race | 120 | 120 | 0 |
| Asian | 70 | 56 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,471 | $68,162 | $29,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,960 | $45,766 | $46,200 |
| High School Graduate | $32,637 | $26,688 | $33,358 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $8,359 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,457 | $39,692 | $32,860 |
| Some College | $27,778 | $29,097 | $24,028 |
$35,457
Average Earnings
$39,692
Average Male
$32,860
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.44% of McKenzie residents speak only English, while 4.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,911 | 485 | 12.4% |
| Black | 763 | 310 | 40.63% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 40 | 23.81% |
| Asian | 87 | 11 | 12.64% |
| Multiple | 35 | 8 | 22.86% |
17.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.87%
Male Poverty Rate
18.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McKenzie is Black, with 40.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McKenzie is White, with 12.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.19% |
| Some College | 11.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.81% |
| Female Employed | 12.02% |
| Male Employed | 8.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,776 | $82,296 |
| Households | $38,628 | $59,673 |
| Married Families | $86,853 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,729 | $26,621 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
333
Number of Veterans
277
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 75 |
| Korea | 69 |
| Vietnam | 44 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 118 |
| 35 to 54 | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 7.98% |
| Black | 55 | 6.99% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.02%
Born in McKenzie
95.95%
Native Born
4.05%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
3.17%
Naturalized
95.95% of McKenzie residents were born in the United States, with 63.02% having been born in Tennessee. 0.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,688 | 17 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 5,671 | 17 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 5,654 | 17 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 5,637 | 17 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | 5,620 | 17 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 5,603 | 17 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 5,586 | 73 | 1.32% |
| 2022 | 5,513 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 5,511 | -24 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 5,535 | 231 | 4.36% |
| 2019 | 5,304 | -169 | -3.09% |
| 2018 | 5,473 | 107 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 5,366 | -100 | -1.83% |
| 2016 | 5,466 | 15 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 5,451 | -79 | -1.43% |
| 2014 | 5,530 | -120 | -2.12% |
| 2013 | 5,650 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 5,643 | 160 | 2.92% |
| 2011 | 5,483 | 222 | 4.22% |
| 2010 | 5,261 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,295 | 127 | 2.46% |
| 1990 | 5,168 | -237 | -4.38% |
| 1980 | 5,405 | 532 | 10.92% |
| 1970 | 4,873 | 1,093 | 28.92% |
| 1960 | 3,780 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 1950 | 3,774 | -1,914 | -33.65% |