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Rossville

Tennessee · 1,041 residents · 5.45 sq mi
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Rossville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,607. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 661 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $315,200. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 104% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,041
+174%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
+174%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+54%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1794537281K1K1990201020202024Rossville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,607
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,367
+173%since 2000
from $17,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+34.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,200
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
14.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(859)
Black11.1%(116)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(19)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.3%(34)
Diversity Score36.3%(378)
Diversity Score
36
−25%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossville, Tennessee?

Rossville, Tennessee has about 1,041 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rossville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rossville, Tennessee earns about $111,607 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 $315,200, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Rossville, Tennessee?

About 34.2% 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 8.5% 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 771 residents, a change of about 286 percent over that period.

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

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