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Kingsport, TN

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

56,262population

43median age

This community is a community of 56,262 with a median age of 43. The population is predominantly White (89.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (3.7%). Median household income is $52,490. 90.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 60.1%, with a median home value of $234,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.2%50,172

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%2,065

Two or More

3.2%1,819

Black

2.7%1,512

Asian

1%575

Other

0.2%86

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%2,008

High School Diploma

24.1%9,713

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%2,905

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%5,532

Associate's Degree

9.1%3,675

Bachelor's Degree

19.5%7,841

Master's Degree

7.8%3,157

Professional Degree

2%794

Doctorate

2.2%885

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

31.5%

Graduate+

12%

Housingi

$234,100median home value

$907median rent

60.1%homeownership

27,842total units

10.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 60.1%

Renter 39.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%627

$50K–$100K

8.8%1,331

$100K–$150K

13.9%2,085

$150K–$200K

14.4%2,173

$200K–$300K

23.1%3,478

$300K–$500K

27.9%4,192

$500K–$1M

7.1%1,070

$1M+

0.6%86

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,844

$500–$750

1,536

$750–$1,000

2,382

$1,000–$1,250

1,598

$1,250–$1,500

933

$1,500–$2,000

585

$2,000+

309

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%235

2010–2019

7.9%2,212

2000–2009

9.8%2,738

1990–1999

12.6%3,518

1980–1989

11.7%3,266

1970–1979

14.7%4,102

1960–1969

10%2,780

1950–1959

14.3%3,988

1940–1949

9.9%2,762

1939 or earlier

8%2,241

Heating Fuel

Electricity

84.5%21,153

Utility Gas

13.7%3,423

No Fuel

0.6%139

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%137

Wood

0.5%122

Other

0.1%29

Fuel Oil

0%9

Solar

0%9

Household Economyi

$52,490median household income

$36,414per capita income

20.5%poverty rate

4.9%unemployment

25,407labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%1,354

$10K–$15K

6.9%1,718

$15K–$20K

6.2%1,552

$20K–$25K

5.8%1,447

$25K–$30K

5%1,259

$30K–$35K

5.6%1,408

$35K–$40K

3.3%815

$40K–$45K

4.4%1,094

$45K–$50K

5.1%1,270

$50K–$60K

7.4%1,840

$60K–$75K

8.1%2,036

$75K–$100K

10.5%2,621

$100K–$125K

9%2,252

$125K–$150K

4.6%1,154

$150K–$200K

6.5%1,619

$200K+

6.3%1,582

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

2,308

Residentsi

3,842

Avg. Tenant Renti

$306/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers551 homes77% occupied$282/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8844 homes86% occupied$313/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC74 homes98% occupied$409/mo rent

811/PRAC19 homes95% occupied$306/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,490/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

76%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

20.5%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

3.5%

Who Receives This Housing

76.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12.7% of subsidized households are minority

21.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.3% 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

1,5672.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

320

Guatemala

244

Philippines

200

Canada

105

China

India

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

23,391

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

24,122

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,171(9.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured