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John Sevier

Tennessee · 1,177 residents · 0.761 sq mi
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John Sevier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,776. Population has grown 19% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $144,200. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,177
+19%since 2023
from 987 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,547 / sq mi
+19%since 2023
from 1,297 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
50.1
−2%since 2023
from 50.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
7188439691K1K20202024John Sevier
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,776
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,712 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$29,095
+3%since 2023
from $28,342 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.406
−8%since 2023
from 0.439 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$144,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,122
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,056 in 2023
US average: $1,442
81.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
18.3% rent
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
10.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
36.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.1
+13%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86%(849)
Black10.5%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(26)
Diversity Score31%(306)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(999)
Black5.4%(63)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(10)
Diversity Score33.6%(395)
34
+8%since 2023
from 31 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+4%since 2023
from 26.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
91.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 66.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
20.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
27.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
56.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
78.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
94.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in John Sevier, Tennessee?

John Sevier, Tennessee has about 1,177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in John Sevier, Tennessee?

The typical household in John Sevier, Tennessee earns about $46,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is John Sevier, Tennessee expensive?

In John Sevier, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $144,200, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.

How educated are people in John Sevier, Tennessee?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in John Sevier, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in John Sevier, Tennessee?

About 13.3% of people in John Sevier, 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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