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Harriman, TN

CSAKnoxville-Morristown-Sevierville MSAKnoxville#13/38 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

6,090population

39.9median age

This community is a community of 6,090 with a median age of 39.9. The population is predominantly White (80.3%) with a significant Black community (11.3%). Median household income is $44,653. 87.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 60.9%, with a median home value of $153,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.3%4,893

Black

11.3%691

Two or More

7.3%446

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%55

Asian

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.3%398

High School Diploma

38.9%1,667

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%178

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%477

Associate's Degree

9.7%418

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%433

Master's Degree

4.3%186

Professional Degree

0.2%8

HS or Higher

87.8%

BA or Higher

14.6%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

$153,200median home value

$763median rent

60.9%homeownership

2,794total units

8.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 60.9%

Renter 39.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

11%170

$50K–$100K

14.3%221

$100K–$150K

23.9%371

$150K–$200K

15%232

$200K–$300K

30.9%479

$300K–$500K

4.3%66

$1M+

0.7%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

291

$500–$750

159

$750–$1,000

325

$1,000–$1,250

154

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%10

2010–2019

1.3%36

2000–2009

4.5%127

1990–1999

5.3%149

1980–1989

5.3%148

1970–1979

20.7%577

1960–1969

12.5%348

1950–1959

22.8%638

1940–1949

14.9%416

1939 or earlier

12.3%345

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.4%1,410

Utility Gas

42.6%1,085

No Fuel

1.4%36

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%14

Household Economyi

$44,653median household income

$28,589per capita income

20.7%poverty rate

4.3%unemployment

2,326labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.1%256

$10K–$15K

10.8%276

$15K–$20K

6%153

$20K–$25K

7.5%191

$25K–$30K

4.2%107

$30K–$35K

4.7%120

$35K–$40K

5%128

$40K–$45K

1.7%44

$45K–$50K

5.4%138

$50K–$60K

5.1%131

$60K–$75K

10.6%269

$75K–$100K

9.3%236

$100K–$125K

6.7%170

$125K–$150K

7.7%196

$150K–$200K

3.7%95

$200K+

1.4%35

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

441

Residentsi

815

Avg. Tenant Renti

$349/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing293 homes99% occupied$349/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes

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

Project Based Section 8137 homes99% occupied$350/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,653/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

78.5%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

17.8%

Low income$22K–$36K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $36K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

68.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15.5% of subsidized households are minority

31.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.9% 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

230.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,227

Avg. Commutei

28.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,227

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

377(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.6%Insured

13.4%Uninsured