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Hamblen County

Tennessee · 62,544 residents · 161.188 sq mi
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Hamblen County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,807. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $118,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,544
+8%since 2000
from 58,128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
388 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K54K58K63K67K1990201020202024Hamblen County
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,807
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,350 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,162
+19%since 2000
from $17,743 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(51,461)
Black4.1%(2,364)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(3,299)
Asian0.6%(326)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(13,995)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(51,846)
Black3.8%(2,394)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(6,711)
Asian0.7%(448)
Other1.7%(1,073)
Diversity Score37.2%(23,289)
Diversity Score
37
+55%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamblen County, Tennessee?

Hamblen County, Tennessee has about 62,544 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamblen County, Tennessee earns about $39,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamblen County, Tennessee expensive?

In Hamblen County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $118,900, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Hamblen County, Tennessee?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hamblen County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamblen County, Tennessee?

About 17.7% of people in Hamblen County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamblen County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamblen County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,064 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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