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Johnson City

Tennessee · 71,046 residents · 43.51 sq mi
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Johnson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,174. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,700. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
71,046
+28%since 2000
from 55,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,633 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
−2%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K54K61K68K75K1990201020202024Johnson City
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,174
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,835 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,496
+50%since 2000
from $20,364 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
49.2% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+31%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(49,354)
Black6.3%(3,522)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,048)
Asian1.2%(675)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(12,357)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(55,950)
Black6.8%(4,809)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(4,498)
Asian2.4%(1,710)
Other3.5%(2,492)
Diversity Score42.5%(30,219)
Diversity Score
43
+91%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson City, Tennessee?

Johnson City, Tennessee has about 71,046 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnson City, Tennessee?

The typical household in Johnson City, Tennessee earns about $42,174 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson City, Tennessee expensive?

In Johnson City, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $170,700, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson City, Tennessee?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson City, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson City, Tennessee?

About 21.1% of people in Johnson City, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson City, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson City, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,868 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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