McKenzie is a city at the tripoint of Carroll, Henry, and Weakley counties in

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. The population was 5,310 at the 2010 census. It is home to Bethel University and the

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at McKenzie.

Geography

McKenzie is located in northern Carroll County at (36.133189, -88.517189). A small part of the city extends north into Henry County, and a smaller part extends west into Weakley County. U.S. Route 79 passes through the city southeast of the center, leading northeast to

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and southwest to

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. Tennessee State Route 22 runs through the east side of the city as a bypass, leading northwest to

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and southeast to

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. According to the

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, McKenzie has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the

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, there were 5,529 people, 2,116 households, and 1,278 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,295 people, 2,131 households, and 1,412 families residing in the city. The

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was 957.9 people per square mile (369.7/km²). There were 2,382 housing units at an average density of 430.9 per square mile (166.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.80%

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, 14.24%

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, 0.11% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02%

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, 0.79% from

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, and 1.70% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 2.15% of the population. There were 2,131 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were

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living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.85. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $28,319, and the median income for a family was $34,322. Males had a median income of $26,038 versus $19,090 for females. The

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for the city was $18,723. About 10.4% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the

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, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Media

First Presbyterian Church, McKenzie, Tennessee 1

Radio

* WRQR-FM 105.5 "Today's Best Music with Ace & TJ in the Morning" * WTPR-AM 710 "The Greatest Hits of All Time" * WTPR-FM 101.7 "The Greatest Hits of All Time" * WTJF AM 1390 FM 105.3 & 94.3 "The Mike Slater Show" 6am-9am *

WHDM WHDM (1440 AM, "Oldies Radio") is a radio station broadcasting an oldies music format. Licensed to McKenzie, Tennessee, United States, the station is currently owned by Forever Media, through licensee Forever South Licenses, LLC, and features pro ...

1440-AM 98.9-FM * WAJJ 89.3 FM WAJJ Christian Radio

Newspapers

''The McKenzie Banner''

References

External links

* {{authority control Cities in Tennessee Cities in Carroll County, Tennessee Cities in Henry County, Tennessee Cities in Weakley County, Tennessee