Grainger County, TN Demographics
What is the population of Grainger County?
There are 23,954 residents in Grainger County, with a median age of 48. Of this, 50.7% are males and 49.3% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.6% of the resident pool in Grainger County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.57%. Additionally, 1.83% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 21,714 people in Grainger County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 23,954 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 12,145 | 0.8% |
| Female Population | 11,809 | -1.3% |
Male Population 50.7%
Female Population 49.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 48 | 2.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 23,140 | -0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 376 | 42.4% |
| Not Citizen | 438 | -7.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.6%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.57%
Not Citizen 1.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 76 | 72.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 591 | -13.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 806 | 16.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 526 | -11.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 21,714 | -0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.32%
Moved from Same County 2.49%
Moved from Same State 3.4%
Moved from Different State 2.22%
Same House as Last Year 91.57%
What are the employment statistics in Grainger County?
White-collar workers make up 59.84% of the working population in Grainger County, while blue-collar employees account for 40.16%. There are also 1,347 entrepreneurs in Grainger County (14.21% of the workforce); 6,495 workers employed in private companies (68.51%); and 1,113 people working in governmental institutions (11.74%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,673 | -3.3% |
| Blue Collar | 3,807 | 4.2% |
White Collar 59.84%
Blue Collar 40.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,347 | -2.6% |
| Private Companies | 6,495 | 0.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,113 | -8.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 525 | 10.5% |
Self Employees 14.21%
Private Companies 68.51%
Governmental Workers 11.74%
Not for Profit Companies 5.54%
How many households are there in Grainger County?
There are a total of 9,600 households in Grainger County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.99% of these Grainger County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.01%. Additionally, 24.99% of households have children and 75.01% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 9,600 | -0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 6,431 | -3.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,169 | 6.5% |
Family Households 66.99%
Non-Family Households 33.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,399 | -5.5% |
| Households without Children | 7,201 | 1.0% |
Households with Children 24.99%
Households without Children 75.01%
What are the median and average incomes in Grainger County?
The average annual household income in Grainger County is $72,329, while the median household income sits at $46,250 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $57,125, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $51,842. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $52,540 and $33,882, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $72,329 | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income | $46,250 | 7.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 19,263 | -2.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Grainger County?
There are 12,166 housing units in Grainger County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 9,600 occupied housing units in Grainger County, 77.62% are owner-occupied, while 22.38% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 38.69% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $167,850. In general, housing costs reach $517 per month in Grainger County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 12,166 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 921 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 393 | -5.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 616 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 810 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,440 | -6.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,844 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,111 | -1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,884 | -4.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,037 | 11.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 110 | 233.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,600 | -0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,452 | -0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,148 | -0.8% |
Owner Occupied 77.62%
Renter Occupied 22.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,883 | -10.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,569 | 6.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $167,850 | 23.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $128,050 | 23.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $517 | -9.1% |
With Mortgage 38.69%
Without Mortgage 61.31%
What is the level of education in Grainger County?
Approximately 52.47% of the population in Grainger County holds a high school degree (that's 10,390 residents), while 22.2% have attained a college certificate (4,396 locals) and 7.52% have a bachelor's degree (1,489 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,366 | -10.9% |
| Some High School | 10,390 | 3.4% |
| Some College | 4,396 | -2.6% |
| Associate Degree | 1,145 | -8.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,489 | -5.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,014 | 13.2% |
No High School 6.9%
Some High School 52.47%
Some College 22.2%
Associate Degree 5.78%
Bachelor's Degree 7.52%
Graduate Degree 5.12%
What is the marital status of Grainger County residents?
A total of 4,186 people in Grainger County have never been married (which represents 20.33% of the total population), while 11,128 of them are wedded (54.06%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 351 (1.71%) and 3,027 (14.7%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,186 | 7.5% |
| Married | 11,128 | -4.0% |
| Separated | 351 | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1,894 | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 3,027 | 3,027.0% |
Never Married 20.33%
Married 54.06%
Separated 1.71%
Widowed 9.2%
Divorced 14.7%
What are the most common means of transportation in Grainger County?
The top three means of transportation people in Grainger County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,457 | 1.0% |
| Walk | 22 | -37.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Grainger County by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.