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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Roane County

Tennessee · 51,910 residents · 360.768 sq mi
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Roane County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,226. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% 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 $79,400. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

51,910
+10%since 1990
from 47,227 in 1990
1990 – 2025
144 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 131 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+9%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
46K49K51K54K56K1990201020202024Roane County
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,226
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,210 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,456
+54%since 1990
from $12,015 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.9%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$398
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
22.4% rent
2.4
+17%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(45,422)
Black3.2%(1,534)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(273)
Asian0.3%(127)
Diversity Score10.6%(4,988)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(49,199)
Black2.7%(1,405)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(359)
Asian0.4%(207)
Diversity Score9.3%(4,849)
9
−12%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−21%since 1990
from 22.3 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 Roane County, Tennessee?

Roane County, Tennessee has about 51,910 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Roane County, Tennessee earns about $33,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roane County, Tennessee expensive?

In Roane County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $79,400, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Roane County, Tennessee?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Roane County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roane County, Tennessee?

About 13.9% of people in Roane County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roane County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Roane County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,683 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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