McMinn County, Tennessee
McMinn County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
McMinn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 52,266 and a population density of 47 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 54,208 inhabitants. Its county seat is Athens. The county was created 207 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
McMinn County at a glance
McMinn County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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AthensPopulation 14,120
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Quick Facts about McMinn County
| Population | 54,208 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Area | 1119 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4248,-84.6175 |
| Named for | Joseph McMinn |
| Altitude | 919 feet / 280 meters |
| Capital | Athens |
| Establishment | January 01, 1819 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:55:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 48 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.58% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
McMinn County is located at 35°25'29"N 84°37'3"W (35.4247500, -84.6174700). It has 5 neighbors: Bradley County, Loudon County, Meigs County, Monroe County and Polk County.
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The largest city of McMinn County is Athens with a population of 14,120. Other cities include, Etowah population 3,527, Englewood population 1,538, Niota population 738 and Calhoun population 503. See all McMinn County cities & populated places.
McMinn County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McMinn County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 14,120 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| Etowah | 3,527 | City in McMinn County, Tennessee |
| Englewood | 1,538 | Town of the United States |
| Niota | 738 | Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Calhoun | 503 | Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Official website of McMinn County
Official Website- Athens
Demographics
The population of McMinn County increased by 3.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52,266 | - | census |
| 2011 | 52,335 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 52,441 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 52,431 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52,675 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,502 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,700 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 52,931 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,336 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,794 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 54,208 | 0.76% | estimation process |
People born in McMinn County (3)
People born in McMinn County, including politician Dewitt Clinton Senter, politician George W. Whitmore, California politician Jonas Hoyl, .
More notable people
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
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| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |