Johnson City, TN

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2021 Population
69,521
3.87% 1-year growth
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
35.3
0.843% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
21.6%
2.47% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$47,242
12% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$179,800
5.33% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
32,334
0.0556% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Johnson City, TN had a population of 69.5k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $47,242. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Johnson City, TN grew from 66,934 to 69,521, a 3.87% increase and its median household income grew from $42,174 to $47,242, a 12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Johnson City, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%), White (Hispanic) (2.84%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.59%).

None of the households in Johnson City, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Johnson City, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnson City, TN are East Tennessee State University (3,735 degrees awarded in 2021), Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology (89 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City (63 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Johnson City, TN was $179,800, and the homeownership rate was 50%.

Most people in Johnson City, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Johnson City, TN was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Johnson City, TN is home to a population of 69.5k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.78% of Johnson City, TN residents were born outside of the country (4.02k people).

In 2021, there were 12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.8k people) in Johnson City, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.73k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.2%
2021 Citizenship
95.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.2% of Johnson City, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Johnson City, TN was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Johnson City, TN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    56.8k ± 668
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4.73k ± 532
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.2k ± 508
5.5%
Hispanic Population
3.82k people

In 2021, there were 12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.8k people) in Johnson City, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.73k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.5% of the people in Johnson City, TN are hispanic (3.82k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Johnson City, TN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    86,142 ± 7,160 people
  2. India
    24,764 ± 3,857 people
  3. Guatemala
    18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.78%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.02k people
6.38%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.27k people

As of 2021, 5.78% of Johnson City, TN residents (4.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Johnson City, TN was 6.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,715 ± 319
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,212 ± 310
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    806 ± 237

Johnson City, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Johnson City, TN employs 32.3k people. The largest industries in Johnson City, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,840 people), Retail Trade (4,176 people), and Educational Services (3,449 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($95,588), Public Administration ($54,000), and Manufacturing ($52,071).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

32.3k
2021 Value
± 1,619
−0.0556%
1 Year decline
± 7.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Johnson City, TN declined at a rate of −0.0556%, from 32.4k employees to 32.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnson City, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,623 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (3,299 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,217 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnson City, TN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

32.3k
2021 Value
± 1,619
−0.0556%
1 Year decline
± 7.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Johnson City, TN declined at a rate of −0.0556%, from 32.4k employees to 32.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnson City, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,840 people), Retail Trade (4,176 people), and Educational Services (3,449 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnson City, TN, though some of these residents may live in Johnson City, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,848
Median earning men ± $2,617
$27,763
Median earning women ± $2,602

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($95,294), Public Administration ($58,542), and Manufacturing ($57,733).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,535), Information ($53,476), and Manufacturing ($50,189).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $51.3B
  2. $50.3B
  3. $49.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B
2020 Value in Tennessee
$1.05T
Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee
123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $34.2B
  2. $26.7B
  3. $21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn
Senator from Tennessee1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Bill Hagerty
Senator from Tennessee2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Johnson City, TN awarded 3,887 degrees. The student population of Johnson City, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,882 male students and 8,589 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnson City, TN are White (3,181 and 84.4%), followed by Black or African American (241 and 6.4%), Two or More Races (111 and 2.95%), and Hispanic or Latino (83 and 2.2%).

The largest universities in Johnson City, TN by number of degrees awarded are East Tennessee State University (3,735 and 96.1%), Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology (89 and 2.29%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City (63 and 1.62%).

The most popular majors in Johnson City, TN are Registered Nursing (702 and 18.1%), General Business Administration & Management (185 and 4.76%), and General Psychology (163 and 4.19%).

The median tuition cost in Johnson City, TN for a public four year colleges is $7,486 for in-state students and $10,788 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Johnson City, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,471 (36.2% men and 63.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,471 students enrolled in Johnson City, TN, 36.2% men and 63.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,249 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 152 degree-majors awarded
  2. 123 degree-majors awarded
  3. 563 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Johnson City, TN was General Psychology with 152 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Johnson City, TN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,735 degrees awarded
  2. 89 degrees awarded
  3. 63 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Tennessee State University with 3,735 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,313 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnson City, TN, which is 0.51 times less than the 2,574 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,181 degrees mean that there were 13.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 241 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,486) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,952) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Johnson City, TN was $179,800 in 2021, which is 0.734 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $170,700 to $179,800, a 5.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnson City, TN is 50%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Johnson City, TN have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Johnson City, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Johnson City, TN is $47,242. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Johnson City, TN was Census Tract 617.01 with a value of $92,067, followed by Census Tract 616.01 and Census Tract 433.01, with respective values of $83,929 and $80,023.

Property

$179,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$9,709
$14,714
Median Property Taxes
±$900

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Johnson City, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Johnson City, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

50%
Homeownership
2021
67.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 50% of the housing units in Johnson City, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Johnson City, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 617.01
  2. Census Tract 616.01
  3. Census Tract 433.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Johnson City, TN was Census Tract 617.01 with a value of $92,067, followed by Census Tract 616.01 and Census Tract 433.01, with respective values of $83,929 and $80,023.

The following map shows all of the places in Johnson City, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$47,242
Median Household Income
± $4,510
29.4k
Number of Households
± 1,419

In 2021, the median household income of the 29.4k households in Johnson City, TN grew to $47,242 from the previous year's value of $42,174.

The following chart displays the households in Johnson City, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Johnson City, TN is from Tennessee.
0.463
2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee
0.463
2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (7.14%)
  3. Carpooled (5.95%)

In 2021, 82.5% of workers in Johnson City, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.14%) and those who carpooled to work (5.95%).

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Commute Time

18.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Johnson City, TN have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Johnson City, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Johnson City, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Johnson City, TN have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

21.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnson City, TN (14.2k out of 65.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Johnson City, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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88.9% of the population of Johnson City, TN has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 9.49% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 3.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, TN see 551 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.16% decrease from the previous year (569 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1609 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 292 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, TN

Primary care physicians in Washington County, TN see an average of 551 patients per year. This represents a 3.16% decrease from the previous year (569 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 28.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.1%
Uninsured
45.7%
Employer Coverage
15.4%
Medicaid
9.49%
Medicare
15%
Non-Group
3.34%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnson City, TN grew by 1.89% from 10.9% to 11.1%.

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