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Munford, Tennessee
Munford City Hall
Munford City Hall
Nickname(s): 
...my Kind of Town!
Location of Munford in Tipton County, Tennessee.
Location of Munford in Tipton County, Tennessee.
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Tipton
Area
 • Total 9.11 sq mi (23.60 km2)
 • Land 9.10 sq mi (23.56 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
446 ft (136 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 5,927
 • Estimate 
(2019)
6,109
 • Density 671.54/sq mi (259.29/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38058
Area code(s) 901 Exchanges: 837,840
FIPS code 47-51540
GNIS feature ID 1295096
Website munford.com

Munford is a city in Tipton County, Tennessee. The population was 5,927 at the 2010 census, when it was listed as a town.

Geography

Munford is located at 35°26′41″N 89°48′38″W / 35.444660°N 89.810567°W / 35.444660; -89.810567.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.1 square miles (21 km2), of which 8.0 square miles (21 km2) is land and 0.12% is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 329
1920 382 16.1%
1930 376 −1.6%
1940 407 8.2%
1950 976 139.8%
1960 1,014 3.9%
1970 1,281 26.3%
1980 2,336 82.4%
1990 2,326 −0.4%
2000 4,708 102.4%
2010 5,927 25.9%
2019 (est.) 6,109 3.1%
Sources:

2020 census

Munford racial composition
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 5,029 79.8%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 535 8.49%
Native American 22 0.35%
Asian 80 1.27%
Pacific Islander 7 0.11%
Other/Mixed 358 5.68%
Hispanic or Latino 271 4.3%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,302 people, 2,283 households, and 1,898 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 5,927 people, 2,174 households, and 1,667 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 87.90% White, 7.20% African American, 0.4% Native American, & 1.5% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.00% of the population.

There were 2,174 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.11.

According to the 2007-2011 American Community Survey, the median household income in Munford was $56,242. 11.9% of all residents were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under the age of 18.

Munford Police Department

The Munford Police Department has several programs including: Neighborhood/Community Watch Program, Home Security Checks, Children's Fingerprint Identification and Photo, Traffic Safety Program, and School Career Day.

The Munford Police Department also has a S.W.A.T. team that is used in high risk situations including: hostage situations, dangerous drug situations, and blocked or "barricaded" subjects.

Munford Fire Department

The fire department serves around 15,000 residents of the Munford and Atoka communities; however, "the department also serves county residents outside the corporate limits, which brings the population base up to an estimated 30,000."

The fire department not only responds to fires, but they also respond to wide range of other emergency situations including motorcycle accidents, medical emergencies, and several others. Every six months, the fire "department also remains up to date with safety inspections of all businesses." The city contains 1300 fire hydrants which are provided by the Munford Fire Department.

"The priorities of the department are clear: Life Safety, Emergency Incident Stabilization, and Property Conservation."

Celebrate Munford

Celebrate Munford is a "non-profit group of citizens" in the Munford community, as well as areas surrounding Munford. The group is always looking for new members to lead the events.

Celebrate Munford has been hosting an annual event in downtown Munford for the past 29 years, The Munford Arts and Crafts Fair. The fair is the third Saturday of September every year. The fair lasts all day and is packed full with booths and vendors. Vendors are welcomed to reserve a booth spot. Fair food is also available at several booths. Stages that are booked with entertainers are also at the fair. There are various music styles played and dances performed.

Every Fourth of July, the Celebrate Munford group sponsors the Celebrate Independence. The event is located at the Munford City Park, across from the skate park. The United States Navy band plays for everyone as they picnic and socialize. As the band plays their finale, a firework show begins.


Education

Munford Public Schools are part of Tipton County Schools. The Tipton County School District has eight elementary schools, five middle schools and four high schools.

Schools located in Munford include:

  • Munford Elementary School
  • Munford Middle School
  • Munford High School

John Combs is the Director of Schools.

Notable people

Home of Vito Liberto owner of the "Nitro" fastest wiener dog in the U.S. Nitro retired from racing in 2017 with an undefeated record after 7 years of competing.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Munford (Tennessee) para niños

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