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Caryville

Tennessee · 2,217 residents (2025 est.) · 5.557 sq mi
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Caryville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,394. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $200,500. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,073
−8%since 2000
from 2,243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
373 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+36%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,217 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Caryville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,394
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,307 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,238
+178%since 2000
from $14,452 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
+22%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,500
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+48%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,137)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(56)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,978)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(59)
Diversity Score11.1%(230)
Diversity Score
11
+47%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caryville, Tennessee?

Caryville, Tennessee has about 2,073 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caryville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Caryville, Tennessee earns about $56,394 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caryville, Tennessee expensive?

In Caryville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $200,500, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Caryville, Tennessee?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Caryville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caryville, Tennessee?

About 18.4% of people in Caryville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caryville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Caryville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 323 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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