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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Soddy-Daisy

Tennessee · 8,240 residents · 23.175 sq mi
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Soddy-Daisy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,115. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 3,290 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,240
−29%vs 2000
vs 11,530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.2
−4%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K11K12K14K1990201020202024Soddy-Daisy
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 55.7%(473)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 94.7%(386)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.8%(646)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 198.2%(676)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247%(575)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3414.4%(1,187)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4415.6%(1,283)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5412.5%(1,032)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6410.9%(898)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 747.8%(639)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 844.6%(377)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0.8%(68)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,115
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,163 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,709
−37%vs 2000
vs $16,889 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.9%
+7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$346
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $524 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.1% in 2000
22.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(11,245)
Black0.6%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(92)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(8,183)
Black0.4%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(20)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0.1%(8)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan0.8%(112)
Mexican0.6%(83)
Puerto Rican0.1%(11)
Ancestry
English15.6%(2,070)
American12%(1,584)
Irish11.5%(1,522)
German11.2%(1,483)
Scottish3.6%(480)
Italian2.7%(354)
Welsh1.3%(174)
Kenyan1%(127)
Polish0.8%(107)
Dutch0.7%(90)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
French0.6%(73)
Czech0.3%(41)
Greek0.3%(39)
Norwegian0.3%(38)
Swiss0.2%(27)
Croatian0.2%(20)
Macedonian0.1%(19)
Hungarian0.1%(16)
Brazilian0.1%(14)
Danish0.1%(10)
British0.1%(9)
Swedish0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.5%
−15.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.7%(1,331)
Married54.9%(3,076)
Widowed4.4%(246)
Divorced17%(954)
Women 15+
Never married21.5%(1,257)
Married53.2%(3,112)
Widowed11.9%(699)
Divorced13.4%(782)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee?

Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee has about 8,240 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee?

The typical household in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee earns about $22,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee expensive?

In Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee?

About 15.9% of people in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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