McNairy County, Tennessee
McNairy County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
McNairy County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,075 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,696 inhabitants. Its county seat is Selmer. The county was created 202 years ago in 1823.
County Snapshot
McNairy County at a glance
McNairy County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
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Tennessee counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
SelmerPopulation 4,280
Top linked places
Quick Facts about McNairy County
| Population | 25,696 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Area | 1453 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.1755,-88.5636 |
| Named for | John McNairy |
| Altitude | 571 feet / 174 meters |
| Capital | Selmer |
| Establishment | October 08, 1823 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:42:15 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
McNairy County is located at 35°10'32"N 88°33'49"W (35.1754500, -88.5636400). It has 4 neighbors: Hardin County, Alcorn County, Chester County and Hardeman County.
McNairy County map
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The largest city of McNairy County is Selmer with a population of 4,280. Other cities include, Adamsville population 2,162, Bethel Springs population 727, Michie population 629 and Guys population 430. See all McNairy County cities & populated places.
McNairy County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McNairy County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Selmer | 4,280 | City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Adamsville | 2,162 | Town in Tennessee |
| Bethel Springs | 727 | Town in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States |
| Michie | 629 | Town |
| Guys | 430 | Human settlement in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Ramer | 293 | Human settlement in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Finger | 288 | City in Tennessee, USA |
| Milledgeville | 267 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| Stantonville | 259 | Human settlement in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Official website of McNairy County
Official Website- Selmer
Demographics
According to census records, the population of McNairy County decreased by 1.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,075 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,077 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,142 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,035 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,032 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,864 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,832 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,001 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,830 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,694 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,696 | 0.01% | estimation process |
People born in McNairy County (8)
People born in McNairy County, including baseball player and manager Kerby Farrell, football player Charlie Carman, Confederate States Army Colonel Horace Randal, .
More notable people
- Marcus Joseph Wright (Confederate Army general) he was born in 05/06/1831
- Mark Perrin Lowrey (Confederate Army general) he was born in 30/12/1828
- William Lair Hill (American attorney, historian and newspaper editor) he was born in 20/08/1838
- Hugh C. Anderson (American politician and lawyer (1851-1915)) he was born in 02/02/1851
- Anne Tennyson Holton (Cherokee painter) she was born in 01/02/1921
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| 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. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |