Roane County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,208 | — | #942 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,885 | -4.3% | #1,057 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.3 years | +21.6% | #435 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $232,900 | -17.4% | #1,048 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $785 | -32.5% | #2,223 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -5.0% | #1,268 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Roane County has a population of 55,208, making it the #942 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Roane County is $71,885, ranking #1,057 out of 3,222 counties — 4.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Roane County is $232,900 (-17.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $785/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.1%.
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92.6% of residents in Roane County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About Roane County, Tennessee
Roane County, Tennessee has a total population of 55,208, making it the 942nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Roane County is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Roane County is $71,885, which ranks #1,057 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Roane County is $232,900, 17.4% below the national median. Renters in Roane County pay a median gross rent of $785 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Roane County, 22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.9 min.
Roane County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.6%).
All data for Roane 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.