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Oliver Springs

Tennessee · 3,297 residents · 5.775 sq mi
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Oliver Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,400. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,297
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
571 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 572 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+8%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Oliver Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,620 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,416
+35%since 2000
from $15,818 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(3,127)
Black3.5%(114)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(318)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,964)
Black3%(98)
Hispanic / Latino2%(65)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other3.5%(115)
Diversity Score20.6%(679)
Diversity Score
21
+114%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oliver Springs, Tennessee?

Oliver Springs, Tennessee has about 3,297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oliver Springs, Tennessee?

The typical household in Oliver Springs, Tennessee earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oliver Springs, Tennessee expensive?

In Oliver Springs, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $116,400, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Oliver Springs, Tennessee?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oliver Springs, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oliver Springs, Tennessee?

About 21.1% of people in Oliver Springs, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oliver Springs, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Oliver Springs, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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