Medon, Tennessee facts for kids
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Medon, Tennessee
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Location of Medon in Madison County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison, Hardeman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 190.33/sq mi (73.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38356
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-47020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1293534 |
Medon is a small city in Tennessee, USA. It is located in both Madison County and Hardeman County. Medon is part of the larger Jackson metropolitan area. This means it is near the city of Jackson. In 2020, about 189 people lived in Medon.
Where is Medon?
Medon is located in western Tennessee. You can find it along State Route 18. This road connects the cities of Jackson and Bolivar. Medon is also north of Chickasaw State Park. Its exact location is 35°27′31″N 88°52′02″W / 35.458622°N 88.867284°W.
A Look at Medon's Past
Medon started as a community around the Illinois Central Railroad. This was a very important train line. By 1886, about 300 people lived here. The town was about ten miles south of Jackson.
Medon was known for its strong farming community. Farmers grew many crops in the rich soil nearby. A high school was also started in Medon in 1881. This school later became part of South Side High School in 1956.
People of Medon
Medon is a small community. The number of people living there has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 153 | — | |
| 1920 | 114 | — | |
| 1930 | 117 | 2.6% | |
| 1940 | 97 | −17.1% | |
| 1950 | 115 | 18.6% | |
| 1960 | 97 | −15.7% | |
| 1970 | 136 | 40.2% | |
| 1980 | 169 | 24.3% | |
| 1990 | 137 | −18.9% | |
| 2000 | 191 | 39.4% | |
| 2010 | 178 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 189 | 6.2% | |
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In 2020, the population of Medon was 189 people. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as Black or African American, Asian, and Mixed Race. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2000, there were 191 people living in Medon. These people lived in 78 households. About 60 of these were families. Many households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Medon in 2000 was 42 years old. About 24% of the population was under 18. About 16% were 65 years or older.
Medon's Economy
For a long time, Medon was mainly a farming town. People worked on farms and grew food. Today, Medon is part of the Jackson, Tennessee metropolitan area.
This means that many people who live in Medon travel to Jackson for work. They might also work in other nearby towns. This is called commuting.
See also
In Spanish: Medon (Tennessee) para niños
