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.

Dandridge, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,538

Median Agei

44.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.3%2,629

Hispanic/Latino

9.6%340

Two or More

5.5%196

Black

5.2%183

Other

4.3%151

Asian

0.9%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%150

High School Diploma

21.4%570

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%259

Some College (1+ yr)

24%639

Associate's Degree

12.7%337

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%301

Master's Degree

3.9%105

Professional Degree

0.2%5

Doctorate

0.8%22

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$259,100

Median Renti

$799

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.5%890

Renter-Occupied

33.5%449

Total Units

1,496

Homeownership

66.5%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

21.3%190

$50K–$100K

2.9%26

$100K–$150K

7.1%63

$150K–$200K

9%80

$200K–$300K

23.8%212

$300K–$500K

13.9%124

$500K–$1M

21.9%195

Rent Distribution

Under $500

127

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

146

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%7

2010–2019

9.2%137

2000–2009

18%269

1990–1999

12.8%191

1980–1989

5.3%80

1970–1979

23.1%345

1960–1969

10%149

1950–1959

5.3%80

1940–1949

3.5%53

1939 or earlier

12.4%185

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72%964

Utility Gas

24.3%326

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%49

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,507

Mean Household Incomei

$77,828

Per Capita Incomei

$32,457

Poverty Ratei

13.2%

Unemploymenti

9.6%

Labor Forcei

1,652

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

0.1%2

$15K–$20K

11.9%159

$20K–$25K

2.7%36

$25K–$30K

2.8%37

$30K–$35K

4.9%66

$35K–$40K

9.7%130

$40K–$45K

1.2%16

$45K–$50K

6.9%92

$50K–$60K

16.1%216

$60K–$75K

14.5%194

$75K–$100K

6.6%89

$100K–$125K

9.6%129

$125K–$150K

3.1%41

$150K–$200K

3.9%52

$200K+

6%80

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

$352/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing5 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Project Based Section 824 homes77% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,507/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

67%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

33%

Who Receives This Housing

72% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

48% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56% 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

1273.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,450

Avg. Commutei

28.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,493

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

318(10.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.3%Insured

9.7%Uninsured