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Etowah

Tennessee · 3,603 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 $36,236. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,603
−2%since 2000
from 3,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,275 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+1%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Etowah
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,236
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,117 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,977
+76%since 2000
from $15,298 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(3,116)
Black2.7%(96)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(183)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other7.5%(269)
Diversity Score34.6%(1,246)
Diversity Score
35
+159%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Etowah, Tennessee?

Etowah, Tennessee has about 3,603 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Etowah, Tennessee?

The typical household in Etowah, Tennessee earns about $36,236 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 $98,700, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Etowah, Tennessee?

About 12.0% 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 16.9% 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 212 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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