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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Etowah

Tennessee · 3,663 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 $28,117. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,600. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,663
−4%since 1990
from 3,815 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,296 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,350 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+5%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Etowah
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,117
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,703 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,298
+55%since 1990
from $9,853 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
66.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
33.5% rent
2.1
+5%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,635)
Black4.4%(167)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(430)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,399)
Black3.2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(78)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score13.4%(490)
13
+19%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−17%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Etowah, Tennessee?

Etowah, Tennessee has about 3,663 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Etowah, Tennessee?

The typical household in Etowah, Tennessee earns about $28,117 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 $59,600, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Etowah, Tennessee?

About 8.3% 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 15.9% of people in Etowah, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Etowah, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Etowah, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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