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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Campbell County

Tennessee · 39,854 residents · 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 $25,285. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $57,700. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

39,854
+14%since 1990
from 35,079 in 1990
1990 – 2025
83 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 73 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+9%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K36K38K40K41K1990201020202024Campbell County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,285
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,450 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,301
+64%since 1990
from $8,098 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.8%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
73.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
26.6% rent
2.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(34,612)
Black0.4%(146)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(150)
Asian0.2%(85)
Diversity Score4.3%(1,519)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(38,913)
Black0.3%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(269)
Asian0.1%(59)
Diversity Score2.8%(1,122)
3
−35%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.7%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 47.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
−1%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Campbell County, Tennessee?

Campbell County, Tennessee has about 39,854 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Campbell County, Tennessee earns about $25,285 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 $57,700, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Campbell County, Tennessee?

About 7.0% 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 22.8% 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 4,775 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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