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Norris

Tennessee · 1,599 residents · 8.333 sq mi
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Norris has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,000. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,599
+11%since 2000
from 1,446 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+21%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Norris
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,370
+49%since 2000
from $29,832 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+65%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,418)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,501)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(30)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other1.6%(25)
Diversity Score10.8%(173)
Diversity Score
11
+379%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norris, Tennessee?

Norris, Tennessee has about 1,599 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norris, Tennessee?

The typical household in Norris, Tennessee earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norris, Tennessee expensive?

In Norris, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $260,000, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Norris, Tennessee?

About 52.9% of adults age 25 and over in Norris, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norris, Tennessee?

About 2.6% of people in Norris, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norris, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Norris, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 296 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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