Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN

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2023 Population

144,694

1.05% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.6

0.699% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

14.9%

0.385% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$56,820

7.38% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$195,400

14.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

56,249

20.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN had a population of 145k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $56,820. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN grew from 143,196 to 144,694, a 1.05% increase and its median household income grew from $52,913 to $56,820, a 7.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (85%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.79%), White (Hispanic) (3.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.94%).

7.81% of the households in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, 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.

96.7% of the residents in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN are Walters State Community College (222062) (1,249 degrees awarded in 2022), Carson-Newman University (901 degrees), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown (424 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was $195,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN borders Campbell, Claiborne & Scott Counties PUMA, TN, Greene & Hawkins Counties--Greenville town PUMA, TN, Sevier & Cocke Counties--Sevierville city PUMA, TN, and Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN.

United States Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN is home to a population of 145k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.51% of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (6.53k people).

In 2023, there were 22.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.49k Two+ (Hispanic) and 4.48k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN are Spanish (8,872 households), Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (380 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (235 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,738

Women

49.1%

71,144

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 139,882 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

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Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

97%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.7% of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
123k ± 398
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.49k ± 909
White (Hispanic)
4.48k ± 854

8.93%

Hispanic Population

12.9k people

8.93% of the people in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN are hispanic (12.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,368 ± 1,185 people
Honduras
579 ± 590 people
Guatemala
441 ± 515 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 2,368 Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN residents, followed by Honduras with 579 and Guatemala with 441.

Foreign-Born Population

4.51%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.53k people

4.07%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.83k people

As of 2023, 4.51% of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN residents (6.53k 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 Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was 4.07%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,872 households (6.48%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
380 households (0.277%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
235 households (0.172%)

7.81% of the households in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was Spanish. 6.48% of the households in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,412 ± 372
Gulf War (2001-)
2,113 ± 425
Gulf War (1990s)
1,371 ± 342

Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN employs 56.2k people. The largest industries in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN are Restaurants & Food Services (5,784 people), Construction (4,127 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,254 people), and the highest paying industries are Beverage manufacturing ($176,323), Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($153,148), and Car Dealers ($106,733).

Males in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,330. The income inequality in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,680

Women

48.7%

23,898

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN in 2020 was 46,578 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN.

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Occupations

56.2k

2022 Value

20.2%

1 Year growth

± 20.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 20.2%, from 46.8k employees to 56.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN, are Cashiers (2,417 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,758 people), and Waiters & waitresses (1,716 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.2k

2022 Value

20.2%

1 Year growth

± 20.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 20.2%, from 46.8k employees to 56.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,784 people), Construction (4,127 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,254 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,071

Median earning men ± $2,676

$32,212

Median earning women ± $1,315

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,040), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,132), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,688), Wholesale Trade ($45,577), and Public Administration ($41,654).

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.

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 Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, 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 Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN awarded 2,574 degrees. The student population of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,533 male students and 5,389 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN are White (2,201 and 86.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (129 and 5.08%), Black or African American (105 and 4.13%), and Two or More Races (64 and 2.52%).

The largest universities in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Walters State Community College (222062) (1,249 and 48.5%), Carson-Newman University (901 and 35%), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown (424 and 16.5%).

The most popular majors in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (633 and 24.6%), General Business Administration & Management (186 and 7.23%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (153 and 5.94%).

The median tuition cost in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $31,300.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 8,922 (39.6% men and 60.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 8,922 students enrolled in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,328 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
98 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
57 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
632 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was Registered Nursing with 98 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Walters State Community College (222062)
1,249 degrees awarded
Carson-Newman University
901 degrees awarded
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
424 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Walters State Community College (222062) with 1,249 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,099 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN, which is 0.745 times less than the 1,475 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 2,201 degrees mean that there were 17.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 129 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.555% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.553% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (44.7k), Some college (23.9k), and Secondary Education (19.6k).

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 Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was $195,400 in 2023, which is 0.644 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $170,100 to $195,400, a 14.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN is $56,820. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $132,781, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $127,965 and $120,758.

Housing

Property

$195,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,016

$40,934

Median Property Taxes

±$1,499

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, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2023

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.2% of the housing units in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $132,781, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $127,965 and $120,758.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, 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.

$56,820

Median Household Income

± $2,425

56.7k

Number of Households

± 2,025

In 2023, the median household income of the 56.7k households in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN grew to $56,820 from the previous year's value of $52,913.

The following chart displays the households in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2022 Wage GINI in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN

0.421

2021 Wage GINI in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN

In 2022, the income inequality in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.95% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (84.5%)
Carpooled (8.06%)
Worked At Home (5.23%)

In 2023, 84.5% of workers in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.06%) and those who worked at home (5.23%).

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

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.11% of the workforce in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN (21.1k out of 142k 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 Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

88.8% of the population of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 37.8% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 2.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1403 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1793 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 560 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,403 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,403 patients per year. This represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1,401 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

37.8%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

2.12%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN declined by 1.42% from 11.4% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.