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Atwood, TN
Town in Carroll County, Tennessee.
Population
1,108
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
639
ZIP codes
0
Atwood and its ZIP codes
Atwood at a glance
- Atwood is about 3.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,446, 49% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,000 (68% below Tennessee) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Atwood, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atwood, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,446
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$91,000
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (115), Puerto Ricans (54), German Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Atwood.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,804
7,535 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,675
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$228M
FY 2026, $8,032 per person
How people get to work
Atwood, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atwood, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
56.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atwood, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Atwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrezevantTown | 3.5 mi | 1.4 |
| McLemoresvilleTown | 4.8 mi | 2.2 |
| MilanCity | 7.2 mi | 9 |
| LaviniaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.4 |
| BradfordTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| GibsonTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MedinaCity | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| HuntingdonTown | 14 mi | 11.8 |
| McKenzieCity | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| GreenfieldCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| TrentonCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| GleasonTown | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| HumboldtCity | 17 mi | 10.4 |
| ClarksburgTown | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| Three WayCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| DyerCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atwood, TN in?
- Atwood is in Carroll County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Atwood, TN?
- About 1,108 people live in Atwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atwood?
- Nearby places include Trezevant (3.5 mi), McLemoresville (4.8 mi), Milan (7.2 mi), Lavinia (8.9 mi), Bradford (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023