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Vonore

Tennessee · 1,715 residents (2025 est.) · 8.812 sq mi
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Vonore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,317. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $290,900.

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

Total population
2,191
+89%since 2000
from 1,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
249 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,715 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4429191K2K2K1990201020202024Vonore
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,317
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,653 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$290,900
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,086
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+92%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,096)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(83)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(1,745)
Black13.9%(305)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian1.6%(35)
Other4.2%(91)
Diversity Score43%(943)
Diversity Score
43
+505%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+27.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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