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White Pine

Tennessee · 2,471 residents · 2.872 sq mi
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White Pine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,091. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,471
+24%since 2000
from 1,997 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
860 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024White Pine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,091
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,078 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,645
+80%since 2000
from $12,605 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−9%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,901)
Black0.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(50)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(177)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,998)
Black1.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(312)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other5.6%(139)
Diversity Score42.9%(1,059)
Diversity Score
43
+384%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Pine, Tennessee?

White Pine, Tennessee has about 2,471 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Pine, Tennessee?

The typical household in White Pine, Tennessee earns about $49,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Pine, Tennessee expensive?

In White Pine, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $121,500, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in White Pine, Tennessee?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in White Pine, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Pine, Tennessee?

About 20.2% of people in White Pine, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Pine, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, White Pine, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 700 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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