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Roane County

Tennessee · 54,181 residents · 360.768 sq mi
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Roane County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,698. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $118,900. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
54,181
+4%since 2000
from 51,910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
150 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+10%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K49K51K54K56K1990201020202024Roane County
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,698
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,226 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,196
+26%since 2000
from $18,456 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(49,199)
Black2.7%(1,405)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(359)
Asian0.4%(207)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(4,849)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(50,752)
Black2.6%(1,430)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(710)
Asian0.5%(274)
Other1.6%(886)
Diversity Score14.7%(7,939)
Diversity Score
15
+57%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roane County, Tennessee?

Roane County, Tennessee has about 54,181 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roane County, Tennessee earns about $42,698 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 $118,900, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Roane County, Tennessee?

About 16.7% 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 13.4% 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 6,954 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 309Census Tract 302.06Census Tract 305Census Tract 307Census Tract 302.03Census Tract 306Census Tract 308.02Census Tract 302.04Census Tract 301Census Tract 303.02Census Tract 304.02Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 304.01Census Tract 302.05Census Tract 308.01Census Tract 9801
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 37748ZIP 37763ZIP 37854
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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