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Lenoir City

Tennessee · 10,117 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 $45,987. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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

Total population
10,117
+48%since 2000
from 6,819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,173 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 791 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+2%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K9K10K12K1990201020202024Lenoir City
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,987
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,828
+49%since 2000
from $16,632 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(7,095)
Black1.3%(134)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(2,355)
Asian1.1%(111)
Other4.9%(499)
Diversity Score57.4%(5,811)
Diversity Score
57
+235%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenoir City, Tennessee?

Lenoir City, Tennessee has about 10,117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lenoir City, Tennessee earns about $45,987 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 $145,300, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Lenoir City, Tennessee?

About 19.1% 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 18.3% 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 3,970 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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