Obion County, Tennessee
Obion County: county in Tennessee, United States
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Obion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,807 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 30,131 inhabitants. Its county seat is Union City. The county was created 202 years ago in 1823.
County Snapshot
Obion County at a glance
Obion 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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Open related pagesLargest city
Union CityPopulation 10,325
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Obion County
| Population | 30,131 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Area | 1438 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3583,-89.1488 |
| Named for | Obion River |
| Altitude | 397 feet / 121 meters |
| Capital | Union City |
| Establishment | October 24, 1823 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:57:00 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Obion County is located at 36°21'30"N 89°8'56"W (36.3582500, -89.1488000). It has 5 neighbors: Fulton County, Hickman County, Dyer County, Lake County and Weakley County.
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The largest city of Obion County is Union City with a population of 10,325. Other cities include, South Fulton population 2,210, Troy population 1,328, Kenton population 1,190 and Obion population 1,043. See all Obion County cities & populated places.
Obion County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Obion County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Union City | 10,325 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| South Fulton | 2,210 | City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Troy | 1,328 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| Kenton | 1,190 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| Obion | 1,043 | City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Hornbeak | 470 | Human settlement in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Woodland Mills | 358 | Human settlement in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Rives | 310 | Town in Tennessee, USA |
| Samburg | 203 | Human settlement in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
- Union City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Obion County decreased by 5.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,807 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,675 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,310 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,017 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,828 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,561 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,547 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,375 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,274 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,069 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,131 | 0.21% | estimation process |
People born in Obion County (2)
People born in Obion County, including baseball player Jim Weaver, professional wrestler Joe McCarthy, .
More notable people
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|---|---|---|
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| 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. |
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| 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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