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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Follette

Tennessee · 7,926 residents · 4.914 sq mi
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La Follette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,370. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,200. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,926
+10%since 1990
from 7,192 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,613 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,464 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+11%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024La Follette
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,370
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,543 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,355
+74%since 1990
from $7,694 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 33.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$336
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
53.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
46.8% rent
2.8
+2%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(7,135)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(12)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score2.4%(171)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(7,740)
Black0.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(33)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score2.9%(226)
3
+20%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.8%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 43.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+8%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in La Follette, Tennessee?

La Follette, Tennessee has about 7,926 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in La Follette, Tennessee?

The typical household in La Follette, Tennessee earns about $18,370 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Follette, Tennessee expensive?

In La Follette, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $51,200, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in La Follette, Tennessee?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in La Follette, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Follette, Tennessee?

About 33.1% of people in La Follette, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Follette, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, La Follette, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 734 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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