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Lobelville

Tennessee · 994 residents (2025 est.) · 3.752 sq mi
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Lobelville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $158,300. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,007
+10%since 2000
from 915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
268 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+26%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:994 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7768991K1K1K1990201020202024Lobelville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,193 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,825
+79%since 2000
from $15,549 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−12%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+74%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(894)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(950)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(36)
Diversity Score13.5%(136)
Diversity Score
14
+447%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+28.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.0 min
+162%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.2%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+29.5 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lobelville, Tennessee?

Lobelville, Tennessee has about 1,007 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lobelville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lobelville, Tennessee earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lobelville, Tennessee expensive?

In Lobelville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $158,300, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Lobelville, Tennessee?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lobelville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lobelville, Tennessee?

About 18.0% of people in Lobelville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lobelville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lobelville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 190 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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