Sewanee, TN

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2021 Population
2,651
0.99% 1-year growth
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
21.4
0.926% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
10.6%
13.7% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$72,250
8.17% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$277,700
10.9% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
1,221
4.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Sewanee, TN had a population of 2.65k people with a median age of 21.4 and a median household income of $72,250. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sewanee, TN grew from 2,625 to 2,651, a 0.99% increase and its median household income grew from $66,793 to $72,250, a 8.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sewanee, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.73%), White (Hispanic) (4.04%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.23%).

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

The largest universities in Sewanee, TN are The University of the South (467 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Sewanee, TN was $277,700, and the homeownership rate was 80.5%.

Most people in Sewanee, TN walked to work, and the average commute time was 14.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sewanee, TN was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Sewanee, TN is home to a population of 2.65k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.24% of Sewanee, TN residents were born outside of the country (139 people).

In 2021, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.24k people) in Sewanee, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 152 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 107 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96%
2021 Citizenship
94.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96% of Sewanee, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sewanee, TN was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sewanee, TN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.24k ± 340
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    152 ± 81
  3. White (Hispanic)
    107 ± 73
4.64%
Hispanic Population
123 people

In 2021, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.24k people) in Sewanee, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 152 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 107 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.64% of the people in Sewanee, TN are hispanic (123 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sewanee, 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

5.24%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
139 people
6.25%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
164 people

As of 2021, 5.24% of Sewanee, TN residents (139 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 Sewanee, TN was 6.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    19 ± 32
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    18 ± 38
  3. Korea
    15 ± 21

Sewanee, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Sewanee, TN employs 1.22k people. The largest industries in Sewanee, TN are Educational Services (564 people), Retail Trade (144 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (112 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($30,313), Educational Services ($11,898), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($11,852).

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

1.22k
2021 Value
± 222
4.72%
1 Year growth
± 24.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sewanee, TN grew at a rate of 4.72%, from 1.17k employees to 1.22k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sewanee, TN, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (355 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (150 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (122 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

1.22k
2021 Value
± 222
4.72%
1 Year growth
± 24.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sewanee, TN grew at a rate of 4.72%, from 1.17k employees to 1.22k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sewanee, TN, are Educational Services (564 people), Retail Trade (144 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (112 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

$8,281
Median earning men ± $4,551
$2,742
Median earning women ± $2,103

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($20,694), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($4,015), and Retail Trade ($3,950).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($9,219), Retail Trade ($3,824), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($2,891).

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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.

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

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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 Sewanee, TN awarded 467 degrees. The student population of Sewanee, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 868 male students and 952 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sewanee, TN are White (383 and 85.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (25 and 5.59%), Black or African American (24 and 5.37%), and Two or More Races (10 and 2.24%).

The largest universities in Sewanee, TN by number of degrees awarded are The University of the South (467 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sewanee, TN are General Psychology (56 and 12%), General Economics (52 and 11.1%), and General Political Science & Government (45 and 9.64%).

The median tuition cost in Sewanee, TN for private four year colleges is $49,146.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Sewanee, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,820 (47.7% men and 52.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,820 students enrolled in Sewanee, TN, 47.7% men and 52.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,501 records, of which 52.6% were women and 47.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 45 degree-majors awarded
  2. 56 degree-majors awarded
  3. 52 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sewanee, TN was General Political Science & Government with 45 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
467 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of the South with 467 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 215 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sewanee, TN, which is 0.853 times less than the 252 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 383 degrees mean that there were 15.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 25 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 ($49,146) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($272) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 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.

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Educational Attainment

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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 Sewanee, TN was $277,700 in 2021, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $250,500 to $277,700, a 10.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Sewanee, TN is 80.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sewanee, TN have an average commute time of 14.7 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Sewanee, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$277,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$73,842
$391
Median Property Taxes
±$120

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 Sewanee, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

80.5%
Homeownership
2021
74.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 80.5% of the housing units in Sewanee, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80%.

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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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$72,250
Median Household Income
± $43,496
486
Number of Households
± 130

In 2021, the median household income of the 486 households in Sewanee, TN grew to $72,250 from the previous year's value of $66,793.

The following chart displays the households in Sewanee, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sewanee, 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. Walked (37.2%)
  2. Drove Alone (33%)
  3. Worked At Home (12.9%)

In 2021, 37.2% of workers in Sewanee, TN walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (33%) and those who worked at home (12.9%).

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Commute Time

14.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sewanee, TN have a shorter commute time (14.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% 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

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sewanee, TN (100 out of 944 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. 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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98.5% of the population of Sewanee, TN has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 4.27% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 31.9% on non-group plans, and 2.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, TN see 1688 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.83% increase from the previous year (1551 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3268 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1931 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,688 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, TN

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, TN see an average of 1,688 patients per year. This represents a 8.83% increase from the previous year (1,551 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 11.2% under 18 years, 60.5% between 18 and 34 years, 11.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.1% were men and 55.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.51%
Uninsured
45.7%
Employer Coverage
4.27%
Medicaid
13.8%
Medicare
31.9%
Non-Group
2.76%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sewanee, TN grew by 230% from 0.459% to 1.51%.

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