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CITY · 2010 ACS

Soddy-Daisy

Tennessee · 12,714 residents · 23.175 sq mi
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Soddy-Daisy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,064. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,714
+10%since 2000
from 11,530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.4
+10%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202413K
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.3%(807)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.8%(742)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.7%(730)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.3%(802)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.6%(714)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.8%(1,500)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.1%(1,669)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.1%(1,917)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.5%(1,839)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749%(1,148)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.1%(643)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.6%(203)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,064
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,163 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,662
+46%since 2000
from $16,889 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $524 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(12,206)
Black0.7%(83)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(205)
Asian0.3%(41)
Other0.2%(31)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.1%(131)
Puerto Rican0.6%(73)
Ancestry
American27%(3,348)
Irish18.1%(2,248)
English11.9%(1,471)
German10%(1,244)
Scotch-Irish2.4%(296)
Dutch2.3%(291)
French1.9%(231)
Welsh1.7%(208)
Scottish1.6%(196)
Italian1.5%(187)
Polish0.8%(103)
Swedish0.8%(103)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian0.8%(96)
Danish0.8%(93)
West Indian0.5%(68)
Russian0.5%(64)
Norwegian0.3%(37)
Ukrainian0.2%(23)
British0.1%(14)
Swiss0.1%(13)
Hungarian0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 12,714 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee earns about $48,064 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 $129,100, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee?

About 14.0% 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 8.8% of people in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,474 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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