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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sewanee

Tennessee · 2,361 residents · 3.886 sq mi
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Sewanee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $173,100. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,361
+8%since 1990
from 2,184 in 1990
1990 – 2024
608 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 562 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.4
−1%since 1990
from 21.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sewanee
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,625
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,484
+85%since 1990
from $8,903 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$173,100
+99%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$699
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $446 in 1990
US average: $602
64.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
35.4% rent
3.1
+18%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(2,031)
Black5.2%(114)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(32)
Asian1.5%(32)
Diversity Score19.6%(428)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,165)
Black5.4%(128)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(39)
Asian0.7%(17)
Diversity Score18.4%(435)
18
−6%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

71.6%
+20.7 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
48.2%
+17.6 ptssince 1990
from 30.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.3 min
−25%since 1990
from 12.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sewanee, Tennessee?

Sewanee, Tennessee has about 2,361 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sewanee, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sewanee, Tennessee earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sewanee, Tennessee expensive?

In Sewanee, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $173,100, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Sewanee, Tennessee?

About 71.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sewanee, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sewanee, Tennessee?

About 7.6% of people in Sewanee, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sewanee, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Sewanee, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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