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Grainger County

Tennessee · 23,527 residents · 280.587 sq mi
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Grainger County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,703. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,900. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,527
+14%since 2000
from 20,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+21%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,703
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,997 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,937
+65%since 2000
from $14,505 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+20%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(20,189)
Black0.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(226)
Asian0.1%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(774)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(21,748)
Black0.5%(118)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(773)
Asian0.2%(53)
Other2.4%(562)
Diversity Score15.5%(3,636)
Segregation Score19.5%(4,576)
Diversity Score
15
+312%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grainger County, Tennessee?

Grainger County, Tennessee has about 23,527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grainger County, Tennessee earns about $44,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grainger County, Tennessee expensive?

In Grainger County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $124,900, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Grainger County, Tennessee?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Grainger County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grainger County, Tennessee?

About 16.8% of people in Grainger County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grainger County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Grainger County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,432 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 5002Census Tract 5004.02Census Tract 5001Census Tract 5003.02Census Tract 5003.01Census Tract 5004.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 37861ZIP 37708ZIP 37709ZIP 37888ZIP 37881ZIP 37848
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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