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Soddy-Daisy

Tennessee · 13,070 residents · 23.175 sq mi
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Soddy-Daisy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,192. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,070
+13%since 2000
from 11,530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.4
+18%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K11K12K14K1990201020202024Soddy-Daisy
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(665)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(702)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(835)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.6%(729)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(714)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.4%(1,490)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.3%(1,480)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.9%(1,821)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.5%(1,898)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.6%(1,643)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.4%(841)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(252)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,192
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,163 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,366
+74%since 2000
from $16,889 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $524 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+28%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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(11,867)
Black1%(137)
Hispanic / Latino3%(396)
Asian0.3%(44)
Other0.7%(89)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(241)
Puerto Rican0.4%(52)
Honduran0.2%(26)
Asian origin
Indonesian0.1%(20)
Ancestry
American15.5%(2,098)
Irish10.8%(1,453)
English10.4%(1,409)
German10.1%(1,366)
Scottish4%(545)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(303)
Dutch1.3%(177)
French0.8%(108)
Welsh0.8%(105)
Polish0.7%(90)
Norwegian0.5%(62)
Italian0.4%(50)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
British0.3%(42)
Swedish0.3%(38)
Hungarian0.2%(29)
Czech0.2%(26)
Ukrainian0.2%(26)
Swiss0.2%(22)
Greek0.1%(11)
Egyptian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 13,070 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee earns about $51,192 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 $163,700, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee?

About 20.5% 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 8.3% 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 4,830 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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