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Harriman

Tennessee · 5,892 residents · 10.499 sq mi
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Harriman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,487. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% 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 $105,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
5,892
−13%since 2000
from 6,744 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
561 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+3%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Harriman
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,487
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,736 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,496
+79%since 2000
from $14,763 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(6,042)
Black7.4%(499)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(51)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(1,338)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(5,014)
Black6%(352)
Hispanic / Latino2%(115)
Asian0.6%(38)
Other2.4%(141)
Diversity Score26.3%(1,549)
Diversity Score
26
+32%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harriman, Tennessee?

Harriman, Tennessee has about 5,892 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harriman, Tennessee?

The typical household in Harriman, Tennessee earns about $36,487 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harriman, Tennessee expensive?

In Harriman, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $105,600, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Harriman, Tennessee?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Harriman, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harriman, Tennessee?

About 15.7% of people in Harriman, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harriman, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Harriman, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,227 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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