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Vonore

Tennessee · 1,715 residents (2025 est.) · 8.81 sq mi
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With 2,191 people, Vonore is a city in Tennessee. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 1,029 people. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 18% of adults. 2% of people here were born outside the United States. Owners hold 54% of the housing stock. People stay put here: 80% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,191
+89%since 2000
from 1,162 in 2000
1,715 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
249 / sq mi
+30%since 2009
from 191 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
8.81 sq mi
Population, 19902024
4429191K2K2K19902000201020202024Vonore
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.9%(85)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(119)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(177)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.2%(135)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(71)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.8%(390)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.4%(184)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.4%(359)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.6%(255)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415%(329)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(71)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$58,317
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,653 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$37,038
+89%since 2000
from $19,613 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.465
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$290,900
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,086
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
53.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
46.3% rent
4.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.33 people
−7%since 2009
from 2.51 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
16.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
48.2%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
5.0
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,096)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(1,745)
Black13.9%(305)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian1.6%(35)
Other4.2%(91)
43
+337%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.5%(12)
Spaniard0.1%(3)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.8%(18)
Chinese0.6%(14)
Ancestry
Irish22.2%(486)
English10.9%(238)
German8.2%(180)
American5.7%(125)
French3.5%(76)
Polish3.3%(72)
Dutch3.1%(67)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(47)
Scottish1.7%(38)
Italian1.4%(30)
Norwegian0.6%(14)
Swedish0.5%(12)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.4%(8)
Portuguese0.3%(6)
Slovak0.2%(5)
Welsh0.2%(4)
Austrian0.1%(3)
Swiss0.1%(3)
Czech0.1%(2)
Russian0.1%(2)
Section 05

Education

18.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
78.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
9.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
10.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
64.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
80.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
7.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
39.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
51.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
19.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
14.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2013
from 19.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
95.2%
+27.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
79.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
89.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.5%(234)
Married55.2%(454)
Widowed2.1%(17)
Divorced14.2%(117)
Women 15+
Never married27.9%(276)
Married43.9%(434)
Widowed6.9%(68)
Divorced21.3%(210)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

14.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2013
from 19.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
51.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
19.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
18.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
64.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
36.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)18%(29)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)24.2%(39)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era29.8%(48)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.1%(5)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 161 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vonore, Tennessee?

Vonore, Tennessee has about 2,191 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vonore, Tennessee?

The typical household in Vonore, Tennessee earns about $58,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vonore, Tennessee expensive?

In Vonore, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $290,900, and the typical rent is about $1,086 a month.

How educated are people in Vonore, Tennessee?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Vonore, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vonore, Tennessee?

About 10.1% of people in Vonore, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vonore, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Vonore, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,590 residents, a change of about 265 percent over that period.

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

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