Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oliver Springs, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,281

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.4%3,097

Other

3.4%111

Two or More

1.9%62

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.6%324

High School Diploma

29.9%713

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%173

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%284

Associate's Degree

8.4%200

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%153

Master's Degree

3.5%83

Professional Degree

1%24

Doctorate

0.6%14

HS or Higher

82.6%

BA or Higher

11.5%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$180,900

Median Renti

$523

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.4%913

Renter-Occupied

30.6%402

Total Units

1,315

Homeownership

69.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%44

$50K–$100K

11.9%109

$100K–$150K

27.1%247

$150K–$200K

9.2%84

$200K–$300K

32.4%296

$300K–$500K

14.2%130

$500K–$1M

0.3%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

151

$500–$750

114

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

5.4%71

1990–1999

9.1%120

1980–1989

13.4%176

1970–1979

25.7%338

1960–1969

14%184

1950–1959

19.8%260

1940–1949

9.8%129

1939 or earlier

2.8%37

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.3%661

Utility Gas

43.9%577

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%33

No Fuel

2.2%29

Wood

1.1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,183

Mean Household Incomei

$60,397

Per Capita Incomei

$25,413

Poverty Ratei

17%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

1,171

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11%144

$10K–$15K

14%184

$15K–$20K

3.2%42

$20K–$25K

3.7%48

$25K–$30K

2.8%37

$30K–$35K

4.2%55

$35K–$40K

3.8%50

$40K–$45K

2.5%33

$45K–$50K

2.9%38

$50K–$60K

5.5%72

$60K–$75K

5.5%72

$75K–$100K

18.6%245

$100K–$125K

14.3%188

$125K–$150K

6.8%90

$150K–$200K

0.2%3

$200K+

1.1%14

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

129

Residentsi

253

Avg. Tenant Renti

$443/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

32 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing114 homes96% occupied$433/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes67% occupied$516/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,183/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

63.5%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

28.5%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

4.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

3.5%

Who Receives This Housing

72.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9% of subsidized households are minority

28.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

210.6%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,108

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,117

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

294(11.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.9%Insured

8.1%Uninsured

Oliver Springs, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026