Upper East Tennessee, TN Demographics
What is the population of Upper East Tennessee?
There are 516,885 residents in Upper East Tennessee, with a median age of 45.8. Of this, 49.43% are males and 50.57% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.21% of the resident pool in Upper East Tennessee, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.56%. Additionally, 1.23% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 447,335 people in Upper East Tennessee currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 516,885 | 0.6% |
| Male Population | 255,492 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 261,393 | 0.3% |
Male Population 49.43%
Female Population 50.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 45.8 | 1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 502,465 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 8,064 | 14.8% |
| Not Citizen | 6,356 | -1.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 97.21%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.56%
Not Citizen 1.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,404 | -5.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 31,037 | -6.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 17,800 | -3.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 14,990 | 5.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 447,335 | 1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.27%
Moved from Same County 6.06%
Moved from Same State 3.47%
Moved from Different State 2.92%
Same House as Last Year 87.27%
What are the employment statistics in Upper East Tennessee?
White-collar workers make up 73.54% of the working population in Upper East Tennessee, while blue-collar employees account for 26.46%. There are also 20,465 entrepreneurs in Upper East Tennessee (9.18% of the workforce); 153,979 workers employed in private companies (69.07%); and 30,713 people working in governmental institutions (13.78%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 163,935 | 1.9% |
| Blue Collar | 58,990 | 3.3% |
White Collar 73.54%
Blue Collar 26.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 20,465 | 3.9% |
| Private Companies | 153,979 | 2.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 30,713 | 1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 17,768 | -1.2% |
Self Employees 9.18%
Private Companies 69.07%
Governmental Workers 13.78%
Not for Profit Companies 7.97%
How many households are there in Upper East Tennessee?
There are a total of 214,220 households in Upper East Tennessee, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.98% of these Upper East Tennessee households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.02%. Additionally, 26.39% of households have children and 73.61% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 214,220 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 137,056 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 77,164 | 2.0% |
Family Households 63.98%
Non-Family Households 36.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 56,532 | 0.1% |
| Households without Children | 157,688 | 1.3% |
Households with Children 26.39%
Households without Children 73.61%
What are the median and average incomes in Upper East Tennessee?
The average annual household income in Upper East Tennessee is $68,920, while the median household income sits at $49,904 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $65,867, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $62,610. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,681 and $40,179, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $68,920 | 8.9% |
| Median Household Income | $49,904 | 9.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 418,109 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Upper East Tennessee?
There are 244,016 housing units in Upper East Tennessee, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 214,220 occupied housing units in Upper East Tennessee, 71.59% are owner-occupied, while 28.41% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 49.8% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $174,400. In general, housing costs reach $640 per month in Upper East Tennessee.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 244,016 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 19,609 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 14,144 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 24,643 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 25,562 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 37,878 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 31,328 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 40,781 | -2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 32,634 | -3.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 16,603 | 17.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 834 | 178.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 214,220 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 153,355 | 1.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $60,864 | 0.5% |
Owner Occupied 71.59%
Renter Occupied 28.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 76,378 | -0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 76,977 | 2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $174,400 | 16.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $153,200 | 18.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $640 | 6.0% |
With Mortgage 49.8%
Without Mortgage 50.2%
What is the level of education in Upper East Tennessee?
Approximately 41.83% of the population in Upper East Tennessee holds a high school degree (that's 181,023 residents), while 24.77% have attained a college certificate (107,208 locals) and 14.14% have a bachelor's degree (61,183 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 15,510 | -3.6% |
| Some High School | 181,023 | -0.4% |
| Some College | 107,208 | 0.7% |
| Associate Degree | 33,619 | 2.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 61,183 | 4.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 34,229 | 2.9% |
No High School 3.58%
Some High School 41.83%
Some College 24.77%
Associate Degree 7.77%
Bachelor's Degree 14.14%
Graduate Degree 7.91%
What is the marital status of Upper East Tennessee residents?
A total of 116,507 people in Upper East Tennessee have never been married (which represents 26.09% of the total population), while 226,426 of them are wedded (50.71%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 8,165 (1.83%) and 60,802 (13.62%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 116,507 | 3.0% |
| Married | 226,426 | 0.2% |
| Separated | 8,165 | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 34,610 | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 60,802 | 60,802.0% |
Never Married 26.09%
Married 50.71%
Separated 1.83%
Widowed 7.75%
Divorced 13.62%
What are the most common means of transportation in Upper East Tennessee?
The top three means of transportation people in Upper East Tennessee use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 195,910 residents commute by car, 2,688 prefer going to work by walking and 274 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 195,910 | 0.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 274 | -26.5% |
| Railroad | 37 | -21.3% |
| Ferryboat | 3 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 74 | -31.5% |
| Motorcycle | 96 | -45.1% |
| TaxiCab | 64 | -27.3% |
| Walk | 2,688 | -1.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Upper East Tennessee by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37601 | 38,223 | 16,625 | $47,633.00 | $66,740.00 |
| 37604 | 37,090 | 16,960 | $47,171.00 | $76,358.00 |
| 37614 | 2,632 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 37615 | 22,268 | 9,299 | $74,161.00 | $108,620.00 |
| 37616 | 5,344 | 2,080 | $49,643.00 | $57,316.00 |
| 37617 | 14,519 | 5,694 | $67,839.00 | $92,816.00 |
| 37618 | 12,792 | 5,484 | $53,158.00 | $72,865.00 |
| 37620 | 38,245 | 16,277 | $50,154.00 | $71,393.00 |
| 37640 | 3,517 | 1,591 | $49,965.00 | $67,676.00 |
| 37641 | 9,139 | 3,693 | $58,764.00 | $70,497.00 |
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.