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Rossville

Tennessee · 1,215 residents (2025 est.) · 5.45 sq mi
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Rossville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,357. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 762 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $481,800. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 73% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 150%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,142
+201%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
210 / sq mi
+201%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+59%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,215 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1794537281K1K1990201020202024Rossville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,357
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,130
+250%since 2000
from $17,735 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−5%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$481,800
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+26%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(274)
Black24.7%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.4%(184)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(889)
Black12.8%(146)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian2.3%(26)
Other5.6%(64)
Diversity Score46.7%(534)
Diversity Score
47
−3%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 83.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossville, Tennessee?

Rossville, Tennessee has about 1,142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rossville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rossville, Tennessee earns about $120,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rossville, Tennessee expensive?

In Rossville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $481,800.

How educated are people in Rossville, Tennessee?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rossville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rossville, Tennessee?

About 7.3% of people in Rossville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rossville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Rossville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 872 residents, a change of about 323 percent over that period.

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

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