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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Kingsport Metro

Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA · 5 counties · 307,614 residents · 2,010.491 sq mi
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Kingsport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,811. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $140,771. With a median age of 45.9, 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 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
307,614
+3%since 2000
from 298,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+15%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
272K283K293K304K314K1990201020202024Kingsport
2024311K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,811
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,152 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,692
+53%since 2000
from $18,061 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,771
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,841 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+23%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(287,385)
Black1.8%(5,453)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2,097)
Asian0.3%(978)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(21,046)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(281,696)
Black1.8%(5,661)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6,038)
Asian0.7%(2,039)
Other2.1%(6,530)
Diversity Score16.1%(49,399)
Segregation Score29.4%(90,437)
Diversity Score
16
+128%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

KingsportCENTRAL57,530BristolCENTRAL28,107
What's inside

5 component counties

Sullivan CountyCENTRAL163,759Hawkins CountyCENTRAL59,559Washington County53,898Scott County21,200Bristol16,418
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA?

Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA has about 307,614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA?

The typical household in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA earns about $46,811 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA expensive?

In Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, the median home is worth about $140,771, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA?

About 15.9% of people in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31,936 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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