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Hamblen County

Tennessee · 64,499 residents · 161.188 sq mi
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Hamblen County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,151. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $139,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
64,499
+11%since 2000
from 58,128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
400 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K54K58K63K67K1990201020202024Hamblen County
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,151
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,350 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,722
+34%since 2000
from $17,743 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+27%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(49,197)
Black3.3%(2,106)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(9,483)
Asian1.1%(712)
Other2.4%(1,550)
Diversity Score45.8%(29,561)
Segregation Score44.2%(28,498)
Diversity Score
46
+90%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamblen County, Tennessee?

Hamblen County, Tennessee has about 64,499 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamblen County, Tennessee earns about $43,151 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 $139,000, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Hamblen County, Tennessee?

About 18.1% 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 17.0% 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 14,019 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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