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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lenoir City

Tennessee · 6,147 residents · 8.626 sq mi
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Lenoir City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,014. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,147
−10%vs 2000
vs 6,819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
713 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 791 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−3%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K9K10K12K1990201020202024Lenoir City
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,014
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,889 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,345
−44%vs 2000
vs $16,632 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$255
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $487 in 2000
US average: $450
62.0%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.8% in 2000
38.0% rent
2.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(6,208)
Black1.1%(74)
Hispanic / Latino6%(409)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(1,169)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(6,118)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(22)
Diversity Score1.4%(85)
1
−92%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.4%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lenoir City, Tennessee?

Lenoir City, Tennessee has about 6,147 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lenoir City, Tennessee earns about $18,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lenoir City, Tennessee expensive?

In Lenoir City, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $39,200, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Lenoir City, Tennessee?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lenoir City, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lenoir City, Tennessee?

About 21.2% of people in Lenoir City, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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