Sewanee, TN

Census Place

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2023 Population
3,000
2.67% 1-year growth
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
21.7
0.463% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
11.2%
2.8% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$128,295
66.4% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$377,200
14.2% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
1,462
1.53% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Sewanee, TN had a population of 3k people with a median age of 21.7 and a median household income of $128,295. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sewanee, TN grew from 2,922 to 3,000, a 2.67% increase and its median household income grew from $77,105 to $128,295, a 66.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sewanee, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5%), White (Hispanic) (4.83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.07%).

None of the households in Sewanee, 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.

96.5% of the residents in Sewanee, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sewanee, TN are The University of the South (221519) (464 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Sewanee, TN was $377,200, and the homeownership rate was 80.2%.

Most people in Sewanee, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Sewanee, TN was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Sewanee, TN is home to a population of 3k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.53% of Sewanee, TN residents were born outside of the country (136 people).

In 2023, there were 17.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.57k people) in Sewanee, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 150 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 145 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.5%
2023 Citizenship
96.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.5% of Sewanee, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sewanee, TN was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sewanee, TN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.57k ± 254
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    150 ± 88.1
  3. White (Hispanic)
    145 ± 84
5.8%
Hispanic Population
174 people

In 2023, there were 17.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.57k people) in Sewanee, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 150 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 145 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.8% of the people in Sewanee, TN are hispanic (174 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    84,446 ± 7,091 people
  2. India
    23,758 ± 3,778 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.53%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
136 people
4.52%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
132 people

As of 2023, 4.53% of Sewanee, TN residents (136 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 Sewanee, TN was 4.52%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    41 ± 50
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    17 ± 38
  3. Korea
    8 ± 20

Sewanee, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Sewanee, TN employs 1.46k people. The largest industries in Sewanee, TN are Educational Services (555 people), Accommodation & Food Services (161 people), and Retail Trade (155 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($103,050), Educational Services ($31,477), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,947).

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.

Occupations

1.46k
2023 Value
± 276
1.53%
1 Year growth
± 26.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sewanee, TN grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 1.44k employees to 1.46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sewanee, TN, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (263 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (243 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (164 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sewanee, TN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.46k
2023 Value
± 276
1.53%
1 Year growth
± 26.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sewanee, TN grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 1.44k employees to 1.46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sewanee, TN, are Educational Services (555 people), Accommodation & Food Services (161 people), and Retail Trade (155 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sewanee, TN, though some of these residents may live in Sewanee, 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

$6,915
Median earning men ± $6,868
$6,678
Median earning women ± $3,403

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($13,500), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($4,913), and Retail Trade ($4,643).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,583), Retail Trade ($7,277), and Public Administration ($3,750).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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.

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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Education

In 2022, universities in Sewanee, TN awarded 464 degrees. The student population of Sewanee, TN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 810 male students and 894 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sewanee, TN are White (386 and 86.2%), followed by Black or African American (19 and 4.24%), Hispanic or Latino (19 and 4.24%), and Two or More Races (18 and 4.02%).

The largest universities in Sewanee, TN by number of degrees awarded are The University of the South (221519) (464 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sewanee, TN are Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (49 and 10.6%), General Psychology (44 and 9.48%), and General Biological Sciences (41 and 8.84%).

The median tuition cost in Sewanee, TN for private four year colleges is $50,863.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Sewanee, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 52.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,704 (47.5% men and 52.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,704 students enrolled in Sewanee, TN, 47.5% men and 52.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,369 records, of which 53.1% were women and 46.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 41 degrees awarded
  2. 49 degrees awarded
  3. 44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sewanee, TN was General Biological Sciences with 41 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
464 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of the South (221519) with 464 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 227 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sewanee, TN, which is 0.958 times less than the 237 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 386 degrees mean that there were 20.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 19 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,863) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($272) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Sewanee, TN was $377,200 in 2023, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $330,400 to $377,200, a 14.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Sewanee, TN is 80.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sewanee, TN have an average commute time of 14.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sewanee, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$377,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$71,910
$429
Median Property Taxes
±$136

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Rent vs Own

80.2%
Homeownership
2023
61%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 80.2% of the housing units in Sewanee, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.3%.

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Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$128,295
Median Household Income
± $80,675
535
Number of Households
± 147

In 2023, the median household income of the 535 households in Sewanee, TN grew to $128,295 from the previous year's value of $77,105.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sewanee, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (40.1%)
  2. Walked (32.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (10.8%)

In 2023, 40.1% of workers in Sewanee, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (32.9%) and those who worked at home (10.8%).

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Commute Time

14.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sewanee, TN have a shorter commute time (14.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% of the workforce in Sewanee, 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 Sewanee, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sewanee, TN have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sewanee, TN (131 out of 1.17k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sewanee, 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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Health

98.9% of the population of Sewanee, TN has health coverage, with 53.8% on employee plans, 3.04% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 31.1% on non-group plans, and 0.601% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, TN see 1847 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.42% increase from the previous year (1688 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3324 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1879 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,847 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, TN

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, TN see an average of 1,847 patients per year. This represents a 9.42% increase from the previous year (1,688 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.6% under 18 years, 55.9% between 18 and 34 years, 16% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.1%
Uninsured
53.8%
Employer Coverage
3.04%
Medicaid
10.3%
Medicare
31.1%
Non-Group
0.601%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sewanee, TN declined by 5.57% from 1.17% to 1.1%.

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