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Lenoir City, TN

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Lenoir City, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

11,110population

40median age

This community is a community of 11,110 with a median age of 40. The population is predominantly White (78.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (15.8%). Median household income is $67,259. 87.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 63.7%, with a median home value of $252,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.2%8,686

Hispanic/Latino

15.8%1,756

Two or More

2.3%260

Asian

1.4%158

Black

1.2%131

Other

1%107

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.3%627

High School Diploma

31.1%2,339

Some College (<1 yr)

7%529

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%758

Associate's Degree

11.6%869

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%970

Master's Degree

5%377

Professional Degree

0.4%32

Doctorate

1%72

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

$252,400median home value

$932median rent

63.7%homeownership

4,894total units

7.3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 63.7%

Renter 36.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%101

$50K–$100K

8.2%236

$100K–$150K

10.2%294

$150K–$200K

12.8%371

$200K–$300K

25.4%734

$300K–$500K

26.7%771

$500K–$1M

12.7%367

$1M+

0.5%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

249

$500–$750

126

$750–$1,000

487

$1,000–$1,250

208

$1,250–$1,500

257

$1,500–$2,000

181

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

6.7%326

2010–2019

16.9%826

2000–2009

13%635

1990–1999

5.4%263

1980–1989

11%539

1970–1979

11.2%549

1960–1969

6.4%314

1950–1959

14.1%692

1940–1949

4.1%200

1939 or earlier

11.2%550

Heating Fuel

Electricity

66.6%3,020

Utility Gas

28.5%1,291

Bottled/LP Gas

4.2%191

No Fuel

0.7%34

Household Economyi

$67,259median household income

$32,936per capita income

17%poverty rate

5.1%unemployment

5,221labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%209

$10K–$15K

6.5%297

$15K–$20K

1.8%80

$20K–$25K

6.2%282

$25K–$30K

9%407

$30K–$35K

3.6%163

$35K–$40K

2.3%104

$40K–$45K

2.3%104

$45K–$50K

1.3%61

$50K–$60K

6.2%279

$60K–$75K

13.8%627

$75K–$100K

12.9%584

$100K–$125K

10.7%486

$125K–$150K

7.1%324

$150K–$200K

6.9%315

$200K+

4.7%214

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

346

Residentsi

733

Avg. Tenant Renti

$374/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing138 homes99% occupied$403/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers22 homes67% occupied$419/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8186 homes89% occupied$348/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,259/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

73.5%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

20.7%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

5.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

77.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.7% of subsidized households are minority

16.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.4% 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

9328.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

434

Guatemala

Poland

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,862

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,957

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

668(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.9%Insured

11.1%Uninsured