McEwen, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McEwen, Tennessee
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Location in Humphreys County, Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Humphreys |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,643 |
| • Density | 891.48/sq mi (344.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37101
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-44840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1293272 |
McEwen is a small city located in Humphreys County, Tennessee, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,643 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history and a famous annual event.
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Geography and Location
McEwen is found in the eastern part of Humphreys County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 36.108810 degrees North and 87.634974 degrees West.
A main road, U.S. Route 70, goes right through the middle of McEwen. This road can take you about 14 miles east to Dickson. If you go west for about 9 miles, you'll reach Waverly. Waverly is important because it's the county seat for Humphreys County. A county seat is like the main town where the county government offices are located.
Another road, Tennessee State Route 231, also known as Main Street, heads north from McEwen. It goes about 18 miles to a town called Erin.
The city of McEwen covers a total area of about 4.8 square kilometers (or 1.84 square miles). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (about 0.03%) being water.
Population and People
McEwen has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived in McEwen during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 213 | — | |
| 1910 | 661 | — | |
| 1920 | 635 | −3.9% | |
| 1930 | 620 | −2.4% | |
| 1940 | 617 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 710 | 15.1% | |
| 1960 | 979 | 37.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,237 | 26.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,352 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,442 | 6.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,702 | 18.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,750 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,643 | −6.1% | |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 1,643 people living in McEwen. There were 605 households, which means 605 different homes or groups of people living together. Out of these, 405 were families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of the people living in a city. Here's a quick look at the racial makeup of McEwen in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,516 | 92.27% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 9 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.37% |
| Other/Mixed (people identifying with more than one race) | 75 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 2.01% |
Local Culture and Events
McEwen is well-known for a special event called the Irish Picnic. This picnic is a big fundraiser for the local St. Patrick Church and School. It started way back in 1854.
In 1988, the Irish Picnic was even recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. It was named "The World's Largest Outdoor Barbecue"! People come from all over to enjoy this huge event. It happens every year on the last Friday and Saturday in July.
Famous People from McEwen
Several notable people have connections to McEwen:
- Russ Craft: An American football player who played in the NFL.
- Ralph Emery: A famous country music disc jockey and television host.
- Daryl Mosley: A talented bluegrass musician.
- Beasley Smith: A composer and musician known for big-band music.
See also
In Spanish: McEwen para niños
