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Ooltewah

Tennessee · 687 residents · 0.618 sq mi
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Ooltewah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,750. Population has fallen 88% since 2000, a loss of 4,994 residents. Median home value is $122,700. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 34.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
687
−88%since 2000
from 5,681 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,112 / sq mi
−88%since 2000
from 9,193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+21%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
02K3K5K6K1990201020202024Ooltewah
2024578
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,750
−72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,243 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,996
−31%since 2000
from $23,034 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.3
+296%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(4,702)
Black11.9%(675)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(110)
Asian0.8%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.9%(1,868)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(587)
Black2.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(61)
Asian1.3%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.6%(203)
Diversity Score
30
−10%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ooltewah, Tennessee?

Ooltewah, Tennessee has about 687 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ooltewah, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ooltewah, Tennessee earns about $14,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ooltewah, Tennessee expensive?

In Ooltewah, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $122,700, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Ooltewah, Tennessee?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ooltewah, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ooltewah, Tennessee?

About 34.7% of people in Ooltewah, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ooltewah, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Ooltewah, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,216 residents, a change of about -86 percent over that period.

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

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