Grainger County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,266 | — | #1,690 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,538 | -32.7% | #2,744 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.4 years | +21.9% | #418 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $189,200 | -32.9% | #1,531 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $746 | -35.9% | #2,497 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | +35.4% | #2,306 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Grainger County has a population of 24,266, making it the #1,690 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.4 years, which is 21.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Grainger County is $50,538, ranking #2,744 out of 3,222 counties — 32.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.1% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Grainger County is $189,200 (-32.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $746/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.
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91.5% of residents in Grainger County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Grainger County, Tennessee
Grainger County, Tennessee has a total population of 24,266, making it the 1,690th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grainger County is 47.4 years, which is 21.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Grainger County is $50,538, which ranks #2,744 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Grainger County is $189,200, 32.9% below the national median. Renters in Grainger County pay a median gross rent of $746 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Grainger County, 15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.8 min.
Grainger County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.6%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
All data for Grainger County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.