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Surgoinsville

Tennessee · 1,882 residents · 5.728 sq mi
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Surgoinsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,773. Population has grown 27% 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 $133,900. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,882
+27%since 2000
from 1,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
329 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+17%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Surgoinsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,773
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,391 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,823
+10%since 2000
from $18,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+86%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,444)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,783)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(32)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other1.6%(31)
Diversity Score9.7%(182)
Diversity Score
10
+115%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Surgoinsville, Tennessee?

Surgoinsville, Tennessee has about 1,882 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Surgoinsville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Surgoinsville, Tennessee earns about $36,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Surgoinsville, Tennessee expensive?

In Surgoinsville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $133,900, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Surgoinsville, Tennessee?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Surgoinsville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Surgoinsville, Tennessee?

About 23.0% of people in Surgoinsville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Surgoinsville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Surgoinsville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 383 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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