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Sewanee

Tennessee · 2,535 residents · 3.886 sq mi
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Sewanee has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,793. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $250,500. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,535
+7%since 2000
from 2,361 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
652 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sewanee
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,793
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,002
+33%since 2000
from $16,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$966
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+21%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,165)
Black5.4%(128)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(39)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.4%(435)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(2,095)
Black4.6%(117)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(88)
Asian2.8%(71)
Other5.5%(140)
Diversity Score37.1%(940)
Diversity Score
37
+101%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
59.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
31.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 44.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sewanee, Tennessee?

Sewanee, Tennessee has about 2,535 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sewanee, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sewanee, Tennessee earns about $66,793 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 $250,500, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in Sewanee, Tennessee?

About 81.3% 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 351 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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