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Campbell County

Tennessee · 40,290 residents (2025 est.) · 480.19 sq mi
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Campbell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,557. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $186,500. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,761
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39,854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 85 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+15%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:40,290 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K38K40K41K1990201020202024Campbell County
202440K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(2,094)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(2,438)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(2,061)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(2,212)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(2,044)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.4%(4,941)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(4,418)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.9%(5,530)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(5,635)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.2%(4,869)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.2%(2,875)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(644)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,557
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,285 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,300
+120%since 2000
from $13,301 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
−2%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,500
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+28%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Campbell County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(38,913)
Black0.3%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(269)
Asian0.1%(59)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(38,035)
Black0.5%(190)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(636)
Asian0.2%(74)
Other2.1%(826)
Diversity Score
11
+32%since 2009
from 8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
24
−21%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(308)
Puerto Rican0.3%(138)
Guatemalan0.1%(36)
Spaniard0.1%(21)
Cuban0%(17)
Asian origin
Chinese0.1%(48)
Laotian0%(13)
Korean0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(11)
Ancestry
English13.1%(5,192)
Irish9.9%(3,921)
German9.7%(3,837)
American7.2%(2,877)
Scottish3%(1,189)
Italian2%(776)
Dutch1.4%(567)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(469)
French1.1%(457)
Swedish0.4%(161)
British0.3%(136)
Polish0.3%(100)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.2%(98)
Welsh0.2%(95)
Norwegian0.2%(85)
Russian0.2%(76)
Austrian0.1%(50)
Lithuanian0.1%(41)
Czech0.1%(37)
Finnish0.1%(37)
Greek0.1%(29)
Portuguese0.1%(25)
Arab0%(19)
Canadian0%(14)
Serbian0%(13)
Slovak0%(10)
Danish0%(9)
Iraqi0%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.9%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 55.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27%(4,412)
Married53.1%(8,662)
Widowed5.6%(913)
Divorced14.3%(2,331)
Women 15+
Never married20.1%(3,393)
Married52.2%(8,798)
Widowed13.1%(2,203)
Divorced14.6%(2,456)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Campbell County, Tennessee?

Campbell County, Tennessee has about 39,761 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Campbell County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Campbell County, Tennessee earns about $51,557 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Campbell County, Tennessee expensive?

In Campbell County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $186,500, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Campbell County, Tennessee?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Campbell County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Campbell County, Tennessee?

About 18.5% of people in Campbell County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Campbell County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Campbell County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,682 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
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ZIP 37766ZIP 37757ZIP 37714ZIP 37762ZIP 37847ZIP 37729ZIP 37819
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