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Elizabethton

Tennessee · 14,176 residents · 9.552 sq mi
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Elizabethton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,931. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $103,300. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,176
+6%since 2000
from 13,372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,484 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
−1%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,931
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,909 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,997
+10%since 2000
from $14,578 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(12,664)
Black2.5%(329)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(158)
Asian0.5%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(1,372)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(13,148)
Black3.1%(436)
Hispanic / Latino2%(281)
Asian0.6%(90)
Other1.6%(228)
Diversity Score17.4%(2,463)
Diversity Score
17
+69%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabethton, Tennessee?

Elizabethton, Tennessee has about 14,176 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elizabethton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Elizabethton, Tennessee earns about $27,931 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabethton, Tennessee expensive?

In Elizabethton, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $103,300, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabethton, Tennessee?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabethton, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabethton, Tennessee?

About 27.7% of people in Elizabethton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elizabethton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Elizabethton, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,245 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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