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Sneedville

Tennessee · 1,387 residents · 2.297 sq mi
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Sneedville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,269. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,200. The poverty rate of 42.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,387
+10%since 2000
from 1,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
−5%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sneedville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,269
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,128
−16%since 2000
from $13,173 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$299
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $201 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
−3%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,225)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,347)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.4%(19)
Diversity Score5.7%(79)
Diversity Score
6
+159%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−24%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% 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
24.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sneedville, Tennessee?

Sneedville, Tennessee has about 1,387 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sneedville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sneedville, Tennessee earns about $18,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sneedville, Tennessee expensive?

In Sneedville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $70,200, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in Sneedville, Tennessee?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sneedville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sneedville, Tennessee?

About 42.5% of people in Sneedville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sneedville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Sneedville, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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