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Sewanee

Tennessee · 2,311 residents · 3.886 sq mi
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Sewanee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,377. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $279,200. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,311
−2%since 2000
from 2,361 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
21.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sewanee
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 52%(46)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 92.2%(50)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 142.3%(52)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 1923.4%(541)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 2438.9%(899)
US avg: 7%
25 to 344%(92)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 444.3%(99)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 546.1%(140)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 646.9%(159)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 745.1%(117)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.7%(85)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.3%(31)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,377
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,822
+20%since 2000
from $16,484 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
−16%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sewanee on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,165)
Black5.4%(128)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(39)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,037)
Black4.9%(113)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(66)
Asian2.9%(67)
Other1.7%(39)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.2%(26)
Colombian0.5%(12)
Chilean0.2%(4)
Ancestry
English33.7%(756)
German16.6%(372)
Irish16.3%(366)
Scottish13.9%(311)
American8.2%(184)
Norwegian5.2%(116)
French5.1%(114)
Welsh5%(112)
Scotch-Irish4.6%(103)
Dutch3.8%(85)
Italian2.7%(60)
British2.6%(58)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss2.1%(47)
Greek1.9%(43)
Polish1.8%(40)
Bulgarian0.6%(13)
Czech0.6%(13)
Swedish0.6%(13)
Arab0.5%(12)
Lebanese0.5%(12)
Croatian0.5%(12)
Russian0.2%(4)
Portuguese0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
40.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.8 min
−16%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
43.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
30.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
17.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married71%(965)
Married25.3%(344)
Widowed0.8%(11)
Divorced2.9%(40)
Women 15+
Never married76.9%(1,087)
Married21.8%(308)
Widowed0.7%(10)
Divorced0.6%(8)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sewanee, Tennessee?

Sewanee, Tennessee has about 2,311 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sewanee, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sewanee, Tennessee earns about $70,377 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 $279,200, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Sewanee, Tennessee?

About 75.6% 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 12.3% 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 127 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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