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Rossville

Tennessee · 664 residents · 5.45 sq mi
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Rossville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,417. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,100. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
664
+75%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+27%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1794537281K1K1990201020202024Rossville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,417
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,464
+77%since 2000
from $17,735 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$466
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
−6%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(549)
Black12.3%(82)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian1.8%(12)
Other2.1%(14)
Diversity Score38.1%(253)
Diversity Score
38
−21%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossville, Tennessee?

Rossville, Tennessee has about 664 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rossville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rossville, Tennessee earns about $65,417 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 $194,100, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Rossville, Tennessee?

About 32.3% 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 9.9% 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 394 residents, a change of about 146 percent over that period.

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