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McEwen, TN
City in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
Population
1,806
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
980
ZIP codes
0
McEwen and its ZIP codes
McEwen at a glance
- McEwen is about 5.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,781 a year, 13% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,300 (28% below Tennessee) and median rent is $745 a month.
Local data for McEwen, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McEwen, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,781
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$205,300
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (325), German Americans (96), Polish Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humphreys County. PPP loans are for McEwen.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,916
5,768 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,055
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $7,386 per person
How people get to work
McEwen, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled19.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McEwen, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
333
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
81
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in McEwen, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near McEwen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaverlyCity | 7.5 mi | 8.8 |
| VanleerTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| ErinCity | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| DicksonCity | 15 mi | 20.5 |
| SlaydenTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Tennessee RidgeTown | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| CharlotteTown | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| BurnsTown | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| New JohnsonvilleCity | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| Cumberland CityTown | 19 mi | 5 |
| EvaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2 |
| LylesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| WrigleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| Bon Aqua JunctionCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.7 |
| CentervilleTown | 23 mi | 10.8 |
| White BluffTown | 23 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McEwen, TN in?
- McEwen is in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of McEwen, TN?
- About 1,806 people live in McEwen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McEwen?
- Nearby places include Waverly (7.5 mi), Vanleer (14 mi), Erin (15 mi), Dickson (15 mi), Slayden (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023