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Lenoir City

Tennessee · 8,642 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 $31,984. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,900. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,642
+27%since 2000
from 6,819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,002 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 791 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
−4%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K9K10K12K1990201020202024Lenoir City
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,984
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,889 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,350
+22%since 2000
from $16,632 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(6,803)
Black1.5%(127)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(1,515)
Asian0.6%(53)
Other3.4%(294)
Diversity Score46.3%(3,999)
Diversity Score
46
+170%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenoir City, Tennessee?

Lenoir City, Tennessee has about 8,642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lenoir City, Tennessee earns about $31,984 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 $107,900, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Lenoir City, Tennessee?

About 11.2% 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 29.6% of people in Lenoir City, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lenoir City, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lenoir City, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,495 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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