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Karns

Tennessee · 4,115 residents · 2.985 sq mi
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Karns is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,043. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $328,600. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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

4,115
+7%since 2023
from 3,835 in 2023
1990 – 2024
1,379 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 1,285 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.6
−14%since 2023
from 39.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K4K4K19902024Karns
20244K
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

$100,043
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,161 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$38,335
−8%since 2023
from $41,528 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.344
−9%since 2023
from 0.376 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$328,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $284,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,765
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,793 in 2023
US average: $1,442
77.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
22.6% rent
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
16.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
10.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.3
+17%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,286)
Black5.1%(195)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(149)
Asian0.9%(36)
Other4.4%(169)
Diversity Score32.5%(1,245)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(3,567)
Black2.9%(120)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(162)
Asian1.2%(50)
Other5.2%(216)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,251)
30
−6%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
13.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
+3%since 2023
from 25.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
71.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
20.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% 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%
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
63.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
54.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
58.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Karns, Tennessee?

Karns, Tennessee has about 4,115 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Karns, Tennessee?

The typical household in Karns, Tennessee earns about $100,043 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Karns, Tennessee expensive?

In Karns, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $328,600, and the typical rent is about $1,765 a month.

How educated are people in Karns, Tennessee?

About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in Karns, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Karns, Tennessee?

About 3.8% of people in Karns, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Karns, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Karns, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,548 residents, a change of about 163 percent over that period.

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

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