Sullivan County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 160,624 | — | #431 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,807 | -21.7% | #2,192 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.0 years | +15.7% | #751 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $213,300 | -24.3% | #1,266 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $889 | -23.6% | #1,499 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | +22.4% | #2,026 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sullivan County has a population of 160,624, making it the #431 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sullivan County is $58,807, ranking #2,192 out of 3,222 counties — 21.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Sullivan County is $213,300 (-24.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $889/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.1%.
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91.1% of residents in Sullivan County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% below the national rate.
About Sullivan County, Tennessee
Sullivan County, Tennessee has a total population of 160,624, making it the 431st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sullivan County is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sullivan County is $58,807, which ranks #2,192 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Sullivan County is $213,300, 24.3% below the national median. Renters in Sullivan County pay a median gross rent of $889 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sullivan County, 26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.1 min.
Sullivan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Sullivan 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.