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Hohenwald

Tennessee · 3,668 residents · 5.268 sq mi
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Hohenwald has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,400. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,668
−2%since 2000
from 3,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+8%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Hohenwald
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,917
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,676 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,373
+22%since 2000
from $16,665 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(3,597)
Black2.1%(78)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(42)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(310)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(3,288)
Black1.8%(65)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(107)
Asian0.9%(33)
Other3.6%(131)
Diversity Score21.8%(800)
Diversity Score
22
+164%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−13%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hohenwald, Tennessee?

Hohenwald, Tennessee has about 3,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hohenwald, Tennessee?

The typical household in Hohenwald, Tennessee earns about $32,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hohenwald, Tennessee expensive?

In Hohenwald, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $75,400, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Hohenwald, Tennessee?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hohenwald, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hohenwald, Tennessee?

About 21.5% of people in Hohenwald, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hohenwald, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Hohenwald, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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