Tennessee

McNairy

25,866
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About McNairy

McNairy, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 5,697. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 25,866.

Its recorded population peaked at 26,075 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, 10 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Corinth — Cavalry Pursuit (Hatch at Davis Bridge), Skirmish at Davis Bridge, Skirmish at Hatchie River, and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202025,866
201026,075
200024,653
199022,422
198022,525
197018,369
196018,085
195020,390
194020,424
193019,901
192018,350
191016,356
190017,760
189015,510
188017,271
187012,726
186014,732
185012,864
18409,385
18305,697
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in McNairy

Military engagements that took place in McNairy, Tennessee.

Battle of Corinth — Cavalry Pursuit (Hatch at Davis Bridge)
1862
Skirmish at Davis Bridge
1862
Skirmish at Hatchie River
1862
Skirmish at Adamsville, Tennessee
1862
Skirmish at Pea Ridge, Tennessee (McNairy County)
1862
Adamsville Tennessee Skirmish
1862
Skirmish at Chewalla, Mississippi
1862
Skirmish at Davis' Bridge, Mississippi (Hatchie, supplemental)
1862
Skirmish at Glendale, Tennessee
1862
Battle of Fallen Timbers
1862

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Frequently asked about McNairy

When does McNairy first appear in the US census?
McNairy, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 5,697.
What is the population of McNairy?
At the most recent federal census (2020), McNairy had a recorded population of 25,866.
When did McNairy's population peak?
McNairy's recorded population peaked at 26,075 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in McNairy?
10 documented military engagements took place in McNairy, including Battle of Corinth — Cavalry Pursuit (Hatch at Davis Bridge), Skirmish at Davis Bridge, Skirmish at Hatchie River.
How many historic places are in McNairy?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in McNairy, Tennessee.
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