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Obion, Tennessee
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Obion (SR 183)
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Location of Obion in Obion County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| Established | 1872 |
| Named for | Obion River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 991 |
| • Density | 768.22/sq mi (296.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38240
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-55240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1269838 |
Obion is a town in Obion County, Tennessee, United States, along the Obion River. The population was 1,119 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Originally called Obion Station, the community was started in 1872 on land owned by William M. Wilson. The town was a stop on the Chesapeake, Ohio & Southwestern Railroad.
Geography
Obion is located at 36°15′55″N 89°11′32″W / 36.26528°N 89.19222°W (36.265406, -89.192299).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 660 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,034 | 56.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,293 | 25.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,376 | 6.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,100 | −20.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,151 | 4.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,212 | 5.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,097 | −9.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,010 | −7.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,282 | 26.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,241 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,134 | −8.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,119 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 991 | −11.4% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 872 | 87.99% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 53 | 5.35% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Other/Mixed | 32 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 3.23% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 991 people, 514 households, and 316 families residing in the town.
Industry
Obion is home to a 120 million gallon per year ethanol plant operated by Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc.
Media
Radio Stations
- WENK-AM 1240 - "The Greatest Hits of All Time"
- WWGY 99.3 - "Today's Best Music with Ace & TJ in the Morning"
Education
It is in the Obion County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Obion (Tennessee) para niños
