Harriman, TN

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2023 Population

6,021

0.35% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.3

7.99% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

22.8%

30.8% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$42,183

7.2% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$162,500

13.9% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,308

12.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Harriman, TN had a population of 6.02k people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $42,183. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Harriman, TN grew from 6,000 to 6,021, a 0.35% increase and its median household income declined from $45,458 to $42,183, a −7.2% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Harriman, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.74%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.44%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.615%), and White (Hispanic) (0.249%).

None of the households in Harriman, 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.

100% of the residents in Harriman, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Harriman, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman (167 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Harriman, TN was $162,500, and the homeownership rate was 62%.

Most people in Harriman, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Harriman, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Harriman, TN is home to a population of 6.02k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.365% of Harriman, TN residents were born outside of the country (22 people).

In 2023, there were 9.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.99k people) in Harriman, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 526 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 448 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Harriman, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Harriman, TN was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Harriman, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harriman, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.99k ± 428
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
526 ± 233
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
448 ± 279

0.864%

Hispanic Population

52 people

0.864% of the people in Harriman, TN are hispanic (52 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,446 ± 7,091 people
India
23,758 ± 3,778 people
Guatemala
22,245 ± 3,656 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 84,446 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,758 and Guatemala with 22,245.

Foreign-Born Population

0.365%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

22 people

0.417%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

25 people

As of 2023, 0.365% of Harriman, TN residents (22 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Harriman, TN was 0.417%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Harriman, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
90 ± 60
Gulf War (1990s)
43 ± 40
Korea
27 ± 35

Harriman, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Harriman, TN employs 2.31k people. The largest industries in Harriman, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (356 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (304 people), and Retail Trade (255 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,048), Wholesale Trade ($72,895), and Construction ($64,643).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,544. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.31k

2023 Value

± 399

−12.6%

1 Year decline

± 27.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Harriman, TN declined at a rate of −12.6%, from 2.64k employees to 2.31k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harriman, TN, are Sales & Related Occupations (193 people), Production Occupations (186 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (173 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harriman, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.31k

2023 Value

± 399

−12.6%

1 Year decline

± 27.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Harriman, TN declined at a rate of −12.6%, from 2.64k employees to 2.31k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harriman, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (356 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (304 people), and Retail Trade (255 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harriman, TN, though some of these residents may live in Harriman, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,143

Median earning men ± $6,922

$35,788

Median earning women ± $5,378

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($72,895), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,428), and Construction ($64,286).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,500), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($43,432), and Public Administration ($41,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Harriman, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Harriman, TN awarded 167 degrees. The student population of Harriman, TN in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 348 male students and 231 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Harriman, TN are White (139 and 83.2%), followed by Black or African American (10 and 5.99%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 4.79%), and Two or More Races (7 and 4.19%).

The largest universities in Harriman, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman (167 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Harriman, TN are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (60 and 35.9%), Other Construction Trade (18 and 10.8%), and Diesel Mechanics Technology (15 and 8.98%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 579 students enrolled in Harriman, TN, 60.1% men and 39.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 461 records, of which 39.5% were women and 60.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
41 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
14 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
10 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Harriman, TN was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Harriman, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

167 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman with 167 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 81 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Harriman, TN, which is 0.942 times less than the 86 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 139 degrees mean that there were 13.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 10 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Measure

In 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.2M), and Bachelors Degree (956k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Harriman, TN was $162,500 in 2023, which is 0.536 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $142,700 to $162,500, a 13.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Harriman, TN is 62%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Harriman, TN have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harriman, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Harriman, TN is $42,183. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Harriman, TN was Census Tract 1105 with a value of $78,293, followed by Census Tract 307 and Census Tract 305, with respective values of $74,650 and $35,455.

Housing

Property

$162,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$26,472

$1,556

Median Property Taxes

±$303

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 Harriman, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

62%

Homeownership

2023

56.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62% of the housing units in Harriman, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1105
Census Tract 307
Census Tract 305

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Harriman, TN was Census Tract 1105 with a value of $78,293, followed by Census Tract 307 and Census Tract 305, with respective values of $74,650 and $35,455.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,183

Median Household Income

± $10,623

2.51k

Number of Households

± 380

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.51k households in Harriman, TN declined from $42,183 from the previous year's value of $45,458.

The following chart displays the households in Harriman, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Harriman, TN is from Tennessee.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (89%)
Carpooled (4.85%)
Worked At Home (3.64%)

In 2023, 89% of workers in Harriman, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (4.85%) and those who worked at home (3.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Harriman, TN have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in Harriman, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Harriman, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harriman, TN (1.33k out of 5.84k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Harriman, TN is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.8% of the population of Harriman, TN has health coverage, with 27.3% on employee plans, 31.3% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 18.1% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Roane County, TN see 2834 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.854% increase from the previous year (2810 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2077 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2077 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Roane County, TN.

2,834 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Roane County, TN

Primary care physicians in Roane County, TN see an average of 2,834 patients per year. This represents a 0.854% increase from the previous year (2,810 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.1% were men and 46.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

27.3%

Employer Coverage

31.3%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

18.1%

Non-Group

1.5%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Harriman, TN grew by 0.47% from 10.2% to 10.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Harriman, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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