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Rogersville

Tennessee · 4,690 residents (2025 est.) · 3.759 sq mi
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Rogersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,647
+10%since 2000
from 4,240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,236 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−18%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,690 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Rogersville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,275 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,879
+65%since 2000
from $16,940 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−10%since 2010
from 0.486 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+29%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(3,976)
Black4.1%(172)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(45)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(554)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(4,445)
Black2.5%(115)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other1.7%(77)
Diversity Score10.5%(489)
Diversity Score
11
−20%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+100%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
10.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+35.4 ptssince 2017
from 51.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rogersville, Tennessee?

Rogersville, Tennessee has about 4,647 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rogersville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rogersville, Tennessee earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rogersville, Tennessee expensive?

In Rogersville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $192,800, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Rogersville, Tennessee?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rogersville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rogersville, Tennessee?

About 15.7% of people in Rogersville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rogersville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Rogersville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 498 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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