Grainger County, Tennessee

Total Population: 23,929

County Seat: Rutledge

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Median Home Value

$172,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,351

Across all households

Median Age

45.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Two or More Races1.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.8%

65 Years and Over

21.3%

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

8.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,351

Mean Household Income

$68,952

Per Capita Income

$28,789

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$172,000

Median Rent

$726/mo

Total Housing Units

11,746

Owner-Occupied

78.7%

Renter-Occupied

21.3%

Vacancy Rate

18.6%

Married Couple Households

51.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.5%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

77.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47057.