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Kingsport

Tennessee · 55,442 residents · 52.967 sq mi
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Kingsport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,066. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,100. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% 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
55,442
+23%since 2000
from 44,905 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,047 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 848 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+5%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K40K46K52K58K1990201020202024Kingsport
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,066
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,524 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,275
+47%since 2000
from $20,549 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+27%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(41,613)
Black4.2%(1,885)
Hispanic / Latino1%(471)
Asian0.8%(350)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(6,534)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(48,212)
Black3.7%(2,024)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,719)
Asian1.4%(754)
Other3.2%(1,788)
Diversity Score26.7%(14,811)
Diversity Score
27
+84%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingsport, Tennessee?

Kingsport, Tennessee has about 55,442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingsport, Tennessee?

The typical household in Kingsport, Tennessee earns about $42,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingsport, Tennessee expensive?

In Kingsport, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $149,100, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Kingsport, Tennessee?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kingsport, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingsport, Tennessee?

About 19.7% of people in Kingsport, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingsport, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingsport, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,034 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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