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Spring City

Tennessee · 1,981 residents · 2.764 sq mi
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Spring City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. 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 is $96,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,981
−2%since 2000
from 2,025 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
717 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+8%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Spring City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,009 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,175
+53%since 2000
from $14,506 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$366
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+4%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,905)
Black4.5%(91)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(245)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,820)
Black3.7%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score13.2%(262)
Diversity Score
13
+9%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
12.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring City, Tennessee?

Spring City, Tennessee has about 1,981 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spring City, Tennessee?

The typical household in Spring City, Tennessee earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring City, Tennessee expensive?

In Spring City, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Spring City, Tennessee?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Spring City, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring City, Tennessee?

About 12.2% of people in Spring City, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring City, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring City, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 218 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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