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.

Soddy-Daisy, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,231

Median Agei

45.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.6%12,258

Two or More

4.4%577

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%220

Black

0.9%124

Other

0.4%52

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%491

High School Diploma

28.5%2,785

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%860

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%1,384

Associate's Degree

8.7%851

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%1,634

Master's Degree

5.4%530

Professional Degree

1.5%148

Doctorate

0.2%21

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

23.9%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$256,600

Median Renti

$1,047

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.7%3,960

Renter-Occupied

24.3%1,272

Total Units

5,562

Homeownership

75.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.3%211

$50K–$100K

12%474

$100K–$150K

10.6%421

$150K–$200K

11.6%460

$200K–$300K

19.2%762

$300K–$500K

31%1,226

$500K–$1M

10.3%406

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

212

$750–$1,000

292

$1,000–$1,250

341

$1,250–$1,500

100

$1,500–$2,000

158

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2%111

2010–2019

9.6%535

2000–2009

17.7%983

1990–1999

19.2%1,068

1980–1989

10.7%595

1970–1979

13.3%738

1960–1969

11.5%637

1950–1959

6.9%383

1940–1949

5%278

1939 or earlier

4.2%234

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58%3,036

Utility Gas

36.2%1,892

Bottled/LP Gas

4.1%215

Wood

0.8%42

No Fuel

0.5%28

Fuel Oil

0.4%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,113

Mean Household Incomei

$90,727

Per Capita Incomei

$36,887

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

6,643

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%135

$10K–$15K

2.9%152

$15K–$20K

5.6%292

$20K–$25K

2.7%143

$25K–$30K

3.4%177

$30K–$35K

3.1%160

$35K–$40K

6.8%358

$40K–$45K

4%207

$45K–$50K

2.3%120

$50K–$60K

6.1%318

$60K–$75K

10.5%549

$75K–$100K

13.2%690

$100K–$125K

10.7%562

$125K–$150K

7.6%396

$150K–$200K

11.6%606

$200K+

7%367

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$440/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers24 homes85% occupied$440/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,113/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

71%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

24%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

24% of subsidized households are minority

37% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24% 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

2361.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Guatemala

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,113

Avg. Commutei

26.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,243

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,099(10.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.2%Insured

7.8%Uninsured