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.

Etowah, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,658

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.7%2,844

Two or More

11.8%430

Hispanic/Latino

6.8%249

Black

3.7%135

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.5%242

High School Diploma

34.5%876

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%220

Some College (1+ yr)

5.9%149

Associate's Degree

5.6%141

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%375

Master's Degree

5.3%135

Professional Degree

1.8%46

HS or Higher

86%

BA or Higher

21.9%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$190,800

Median Renti

$741

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.2%933

Renter-Occupied

38.8%591

Total Units

1,895

Homeownership

61.2%

Vacancy Rate

19.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%27

$50K–$100K

10.3%96

$100K–$150K

13.5%126

$150K–$200K

27.9%260

$200K–$300K

34.2%319

$300K–$500K

9%84

$500K–$1M

1.2%11

$1M+

1.1%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

189

$750–$1,000

100

$1,000–$1,250

157

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%9

2000–2009

14.4%273

1990–1999

4.3%81

1980–1989

13.6%258

1970–1979

13%247

1960–1969

11.5%218

1950–1959

16.3%309

1940–1949

8.3%157

1939 or earlier

18.1%343

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.2%841

Utility Gas

44.8%683

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,291

Mean Household Incomei

$61,331

Per Capita Incomei

$26,863

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

11.1%

Labor Forcei

1,356

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%50

$10K–$15K

9.6%146

$15K–$20K

5.8%89

$20K–$25K

9.4%143

$25K–$30K

10.4%158

$30K–$35K

7.6%116

$35K–$40K

5.2%79

$40K–$45K

3%46

$45K–$50K

5.8%89

$50K–$60K

8.2%125

$60K–$75K

8.5%130

$75K–$100K

6.2%95

$100K–$125K

3.5%53

$125K–$150K

1.1%17

$150K–$200K

7.3%111

$200K+

5.1%77

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

166

Residentsi

246

Avg. Tenant Renti

$434/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing134 homes96% occupied$436/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes78% occupied$482/mo rent

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

202/PRAC16 homes94% occupied$366/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $39,291/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

53.3%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

34.6%

Low income$20K–$31K/yr

8.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $31K/yr

3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

72.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.3% of subsidized households are minority

26.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45.2% 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

1022.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

100

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,150

Avg. Commutei

20.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,205

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

198(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured

Etowah, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026