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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Etowah

Tennessee · 3,815 residents · 2.826 sq mi
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Etowah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,703. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,700. With a median age of 39.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,815
+4%vs 2000
vs 3,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,350 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 41.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Etowah
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,703
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,117 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,853
−36%vs 2000
vs $15,298 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$264
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $356 in 2000
US average: $450
67.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.5% in 2000
32.6% rent
2.0
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,399)
Black3.2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(78)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(490)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,635)
Black4.4%(167)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(13)
Diversity Score11.3%(430)
11
−16%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.4%
−11.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Etowah, Tennessee?

Etowah, Tennessee has about 3,815 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Etowah, Tennessee?

The typical household in Etowah, Tennessee earns about $18,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Etowah, Tennessee expensive?

In Etowah, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $37,700, and the typical rent is about $264 a month.

How educated are people in Etowah, Tennessee?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Etowah, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Etowah, Tennessee?

About 20.0% of people in Etowah, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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