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.

La Follette, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,273

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.1%6,700

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%276

Two or More

3%217

Black

0.8%60

Asian

0.2%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%329

High School Diploma

42.4%2,143

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%288

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%667

Associate's Degree

5.2%264

Bachelor's Degree

4.2%212

Master's Degree

1.8%89

Professional Degree

0.7%33

Doctorate

0.4%18

HS or Higher

80%

BA or Higher

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$138,900

Median Renti

$696

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

40.1%1,343

Renter-Occupied

59.9%2,007

Total Units

3,720

Homeownership

40.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.9%213

$50K–$100K

22%296

$100K–$150K

16.7%224

$150K–$200K

13.8%185

$200K–$300K

25.1%337

$300K–$500K

3.2%43

$500K–$1M

3.4%45

Rent Distribution

Under $500

493

$500–$750

525

$750–$1,000

458

$1,000–$1,250

383

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.6%60

2000–2009

4%147

1990–1999

8.7%324

1980–1989

19.5%727

1970–1979

13.2%490

1960–1969

12.3%457

1950–1959

20.9%777

1940–1949

9.1%337

1939 or earlier

10.8%401

Heating Fuel

Electricity

60.5%2,026

Utility Gas

36.9%1,236

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%40

Fuel Oil

0.7%24

No Fuel

0.6%19

Wood

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,581

Mean Household Incomei

$50,770

Per Capita Incomei

$22,257

Poverty Ratei

27.4%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

3,110

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%100

$10K–$15K

15%504

$15K–$20K

10.4%350

$20K–$25K

6.6%220

$25K–$30K

6.2%207

$30K–$35K

4.6%154

$35K–$40K

6%200

$40K–$45K

5.4%181

$45K–$50K

2.6%87

$50K–$60K

8.8%296

$60K–$75K

9.5%318

$75K–$100K

9.7%324

$100K–$125K

3%100

$125K–$150K

7.6%254

$150K–$200K

1.4%46

$200K+

0.3%9

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

526

Residentsi

799

Avg. Tenant Renti

$370/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing333 homes95% occupied$388/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes62% occupied$348/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8141 homes95% occupied$337/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,581/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

64.1%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

22.2%

Low income$19K–$30K/yr

11.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $30K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

72.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2% of subsidized households are minority

31.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.2% 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

1642.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,771

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,878

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

297(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.4%Insured

9.6%Uninsured