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Dandridge

Tennessee · 3,947 residents (2025 est.) · 6.098 sq mi
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Dandridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,507. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $259,100. With a median age of 44.4, 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 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,538
+70%since 2000
from 2,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+13%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,947 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Dandridge
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,507
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,457
+64%since 2000
from $19,753 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+7%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$259,100
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+91%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,911)
Black6.3%(131)
Hispanic / Latino1%(20)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(358)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(2,629)
Black5.2%(183)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(340)
Asian0.9%(31)
Other10%(355)
Diversity Score53.2%(1,883)
Diversity Score
53
+209%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dandridge, Tennessee?

Dandridge, Tennessee has about 3,538 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dandridge, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dandridge, Tennessee earns about $53,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dandridge, Tennessee expensive?

In Dandridge, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $259,100, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Dandridge, Tennessee?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dandridge, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dandridge, Tennessee?

About 15.1% of people in Dandridge, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dandridge, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Dandridge, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,998 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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