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.

Rogersville, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,647

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.7%4,445

Black

2.5%115

Two or More

1.6%76

Asian

0.2%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%247

High School Diploma

35.7%1,156

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%110

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%538

Associate's Degree

4.3%140

Bachelor's Degree

15.6%506

Master's Degree

4.3%139

Professional Degree

0.6%20

HS or Higher

88.2%

BA or Higher

20.5%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$192,800

Median Renti

$627

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.4%970

Renter-Occupied

45.6%814

Total Units

2,042

Homeownership

54.4%

Vacancy Rate

12.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%19

$50K–$100K

12.3%119

$100K–$150K

22.3%216

$150K–$200K

15.9%154

$200K–$300K

26.4%256

$300K–$500K

21.2%206

Rent Distribution

Under $500

121

$500–$750

355

$750–$1,000

185

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

2.7%56

2000–2009

2%41

1990–1999

7.7%157

1980–1989

14.9%304

1970–1979

14.5%296

1960–1969

20.7%423

1950–1959

22.5%460

1940–1949

4.5%92

1939 or earlier

10.4%213

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52%928

Electricity

46.4%827

No Fuel

0.8%15

Fuel Oil

0.8%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,500

Mean Household Incomei

$65,283

Per Capita Incomei

$27,879

Poverty Ratei

14.5%

Unemploymenti

9.8%

Labor Forcei

1,733

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%105

$10K–$15K

6.8%121

$15K–$20K

3.4%61

$20K–$25K

5.7%102

$25K–$30K

10.4%185

$30K–$35K

4.9%88

$35K–$40K

6.9%123

$40K–$45K

1.1%19

$45K–$50K

12%214

$50K–$60K

3.8%68

$60K–$75K

8.8%157

$75K–$100K

3.6%65

$100K–$125K

12.7%226

$125K–$150K

4.8%86

$150K–$200K

8.1%144

$200K+

1.1%20

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

353

Residentsi

609

Avg. Tenant Renti

$407/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing137 homes98% occupied$505/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers29 homes77% occupied$298/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8150 homes96% occupied$344/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC37 homes92% occupied$388/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,500/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

61.3%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

28.2%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

8.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

68.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.2% of subsidized households are minority

18.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,550

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,549

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

333(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.1%Insured

11.9%Uninsured