McKenzie, Tennessee

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McKenzie, Tennessee
McKenzie Station
McKenzie Depot, McKenzie, Tennessee 1.JPG
The McKenzie Depot, September 2014
Motto: 
This is your town...
Weakley County Tennessee Incorporated and Unincorporated areas McKenzie Highlighted 4744940.svg
Location of McKenzie in Weakley County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 36°7′59″N88°31′2″W / 36.13306°N 88.51722°W / 36.13306; -88.51722
Country United States
State Tennessee
Counties Carroll, Weakley, Henry
Incorporated1869
Named for James Monroe McKenzie (1818-1873)
Government
  MayorRyan Griffin
  Vice MayorJessie Townes
Area
[1]
  Total6.37 sq mi (16.50 km2)
  Land6.37 sq mi (16.49 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
492 ft (150 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total5,529
  Density868.25/sq mi (335.24/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38201
Area code 731
FIPS code 47-44940 [4]
GNIS feature ID1326832 [2]
Website www.mckenzietn.gov

McKenzie is a city at the tripoint of Carroll, Henry, and Weakley counties in Tennessee, United States. The population was 5,310 at the 2010 census. [5]

Contents

History

The city of McKenzie was originally surveyed and platted in 1865 on land that belonged to James McKenzie. This land was at the crossroads of the main lines for the Nashville & Northwestern Railroad and the Louisville & Memphis Railroad, and a station, originally called "McKenzie Station" was erected at the crossing. [6] The town was incorporated by the state of Tennessee on January 22, 1869. [7]

On October 15, 1887, the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland, visited the town and stayed overnight at the McKenzie Hotel, next door to the depot. [7]

Geography

McKenzie is located in northern Carroll County at 36°7′59″N88°31′2″W / 36.13306°N 88.51722°W / 36.13306; -88.51722 (36.133189, -88.517189). [8] 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 17 miles (27 km) to Paris and southwest 20 miles (32 km) to Milan. Tennessee State Route 22 runs through the east side of the city as a bypass, leading northwest 25 miles (40 km) to Martin and southeast 10 miles (16 km) to Huntingdon.

According to the United States Census Bureau, McKenzie has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.2 km2), all land. [5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890 1,166
1900 1,2668.6%
1910 1,3224.4%
1920 1,63023.3%
1930 1,85814.0%
1940 2,0198.7%
1950 3,77486.9%
1960 3,7800.2%
1970 4,87328.9%
1980 5,40510.9%
1990 5,168−4.4%
2000 5,2952.5%
2010 5,3100.3%
2020 5,5294.1%
Sources: [9] [10] [3]

2020 census

McKenzie racial composition [11]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)4,23576.6%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)69912.64%
Native American 130.24%
Asian 300.54%
Other/Mixed 2664.81%
Hispanic or Latino 2865.17%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,529 people, 2,116 households, and 1,278 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 5,295 people, 2,131 households, and 1,412 families residing in the city. The population density was 957.9 inhabitants per square mile (369.8/km2). There were 2,382 housing units at an average density of 430.9 per square mile (166.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.80% White, 14.24% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.15% of the population.

1896 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from McKenzie, Carroll County, Tennessee Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from McKenzie, Carroll County, Tennessee. LOC sanborn08342 003-1.jpg
1896 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from McKenzie, Carroll County, Tennessee

There were 2,131 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples 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 per capita income for the city was $18,723. About 10.4% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

1940 Census Enumeration District Map for McKenzie, TN 1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Tennessee - Carroll County - McKenzie - ED 9-5, ED 9-28 - NARA - 5839234 (page 1).jpg
1940 Census Enumeration District Map for McKenzie, TN

Bethel University

Since 1872, Bethel University's campus has been located on the north side of town. [12] This Cumberland Presbyterian affiliated university offers Bachelors and Masters Degrees in multiple fields. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and operates.satellite campuses in Jackson, TN, and Paris, TN. [13]

Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Formerly the formerly named the McKenzie State Area Vocational School, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology is one of 46 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system and offers courses in Industrial Electricity/Electronics, Machine Shop, Refrigeration, Office Occupations Instructor, Welding, Masonry, Industrial Maintenance, and HVAC. [14]

McKenzie Special School District

Cultural Institutions

Media

The First Presbyterian Church in McKenzie, September 2014 First Presbyterian Church, McKenzie, Tennessee 1.jpg
The First Presbyterian Church in McKenzie, September 2014

Radio

Newspapers

See also

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References

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  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McKenzie, Tennessee
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