Hamblen County, TN

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    2024 Population
    65,669
    US Senator
    Marsha Blackburn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Bill Hagerty
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.1
    1.72% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.4%
    6.89% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,454
    5.04% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $210,900
    11.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    28,595
    2.89% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Hamblen County, 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.

    93.9% of the residents in Hamblen County, TN are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Hamblen County, TN are Walters State Community College (1,243 degrees awarded in 2024) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown (443 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Hamblen County, TN was $210,900, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

    Most people in Hamblen County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Hamblen County, TN was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Hamblen County, TN is home to a population of 65.7k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.96% of Hamblen County, TN residents were born outside of the country (5.23k people).

    In 2024, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.5k people) in Hamblen County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.37k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.45k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93.9% of Hamblen County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hamblen County, TN was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hamblen County, TN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      50.5k ± 337
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      4.37k ± 996
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      3.45k ± 812
    15.1%
    Hispanic Population
    9.93k people

    In 2024, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.5k people) in Hamblen County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.37k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.45k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    15.1% of the people in Hamblen County, TN are hispanic (9.93k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hamblen County, TN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      95,077 ± 7,519 people
    2. Guatemala
      31,959 ± 4,379 people
    3. Honduras
      26,792 ± 4,011 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.96%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    5.23k people
    7.33%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.76k people

    As of 2024, 7.96% of Hamblen County, TN residents (5.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hamblen County, TN was 7.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,288 ± 249
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,115 ± 315
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      453 ± 175

    Hamblen County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.2% of the population of Hamblen County, TN has health coverage, with 35% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 2.01% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Hamblen County, TN see 1,742 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,742 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1552 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 444 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,742 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hamblen County, TN

    Primary care physicians in Hamblen County, TN see an average of 1,742 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,742 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    12.8%
    Uninsured
    35%
    Employer Coverage
    21.1%
    Medicaid
    14.9%
    Medicare
    14.2%
    Non-Group
    2.01%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hamblen County, TN declined by 5.75% from 13.6% to 12.8%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.99 in Hamblen County, TN.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.7% in Hamblen County, TN.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.3% in Hamblen County, TN.

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    Economy

    The economy of Hamblen County, TN employs 28.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hamblen County, TN were Manufacturing (6,447 people), Retail Trade (3,919 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,026 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($88,422), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,154), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,922).

    Employment

    Occupations

    28.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,579
    2.89%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.75%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hamblen County, TN grew at a rate of 2.89%, from 27.8k employees to 28.6k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hamblen County, TN, are Production Occupations (3,733 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,000 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,948 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hamblen County, TN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    28.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,579
    2.89%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.75%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hamblen County, TN grew at a rate of 2.89%, from 27.8k employees to 28.6k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hamblen County, TN, are Manufacturing (6,447 people), Retail Trade (3,919 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,026 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hamblen County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Hamblen County, 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

    $46,736
    Median earning men ± $6,091
    $34,352
    Median earning women ± $2,917

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($140,922), Wholesale Trade ($61,489), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,387).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($87,776), Public Administration ($49,063), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,808).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 107
      Retail Trade
    2. 103
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 61
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $489k
      Manufacturing
    2. $170k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $132k
      Retail Trade

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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.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Hamblen County, TN awarded 1,686 degrees. The student population of Hamblen County, TN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,672 male students and 3,976 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Hamblen County, TN are White (1,464 and 87%), Hispanic or Latino (93 and 5.53%), Black or African American (54 and 3.21%), and Two or More Races (48 and 2.85%).

    The largest universities in Hamblen County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Walters State Community College (1,243 and 73.7%) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown (443 and 26.3%).

    The most popular majors in Hamblen County, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (594 and 35.2%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (223 and 13.2%), and Registered Nursing (109 and 6.47%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 6,648 students enrolled in Hamblen County, TN, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,464 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      594 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      109 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      45 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hamblen County, TN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 594 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Walters State Community College
      1,243 degrees awarded
    2. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
      443 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Walters State Community College with 1,243 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 849 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hamblen County, TN, which is 1.01 times more than the 837 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,464 degrees mean that there were 15.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 93 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($4,440) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($312) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,538) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Hamblen County, TN was $210,900 in 2024, which is 0.634 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $188,800 to $210,900, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Hamblen County, TN is 69.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Hamblen County, TN have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hamblen County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hamblen County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.124%.

    Housing

    Property

    $210,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,889
    $18,239
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,117

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    69.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.8% of the housing units in Hamblen County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $55,454
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,745
    26.1k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,450

    In 2024, the median household income of the 26.1k households in Hamblen County, TN grew to $55,454 from the previous year's value of $52,794.

    The following chart displays the households in Hamblen County, 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 Hamblen County, TN is from Tennessee.
    0.457
    2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee
    0.459
    2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

    In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.7%)
    2. Carpooled (8.42%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.45%)

    In 2024, 83.7% of workers in Hamblen County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.42%) and those who worked at home (5.45%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    23.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Hamblen County, TN have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.86% of the workforce in Hamblen County, 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 Hamblen County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hamblen County, TN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hamblen County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.124%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hamblen County, TN (11.8k out of 64.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hamblen County, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 21.7% of the children was living in poverty in Hamblen County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 10.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 476 in Hamblen County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 61.2% per 100,000 population.

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