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Ooltewah

Tennessee · 684 residents · 0.618 sq mi
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Population has fallen 88% since 2000, a loss of 4,997 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,100. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
684
−88%since 2000
from 5,681 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
−88%since 2000
from 9,193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+21%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
02K3K5K6K1990201020202024Ooltewah
2024578
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,928
+13%since 2000
from $23,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade29.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance21.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
36.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(521)
Black6.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(57)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.8%(259)
Diversity Score
38
+15%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ooltewah, Tennessee?

Ooltewah, Tennessee has about 684 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Ooltewah, Tennessee expensive?

In Ooltewah, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $211,100, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in Ooltewah, Tennessee?

About 30.9% 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 8.3% 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 4,219 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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