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Karns

Tennessee · 3,536 residents · 2.985 sq mi
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Karns is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,031. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,969 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $218,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,536
+126%since 1990
from 1,567 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,185 / sq mi
+126%since 1990
from 525 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 280
37.5
+11%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K4K4K19902024Karns
20244K
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

$87,031
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,596 in 1990
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$34,712
+147%since 1990
from $14,075 in 1990
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
US average: 43.9%
4.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$218,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,900 in 1990
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,331
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $479 in 1990
US average: $1,124
81.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
18.2% rent
2.5
+14%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,567)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(3,001)
Black3.6%(129)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(131)
Asian1.5%(53)
Other1.2%(41)
Diversity Score24.6%(869)
25
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.6%
+34.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+20.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
US average: 88.5%
20.0%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 26.9
84.4%
US average: 75.1%
3.2%
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.6%
US average: 5.4%
75.0%
US average: 63.4%
40.8%
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
51.8%
1.5%
US average: 13.5%
3.5%
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Karns, Tennessee?

Karns, Tennessee has about 3,536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Karns, Tennessee?

The typical household in Karns, Tennessee earns about $87,031 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 $218,400, and the typical rent is about $1,331 a month.

How educated are people in Karns, Tennessee?

About 48.6% 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 4.9% 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 1,969 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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

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