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

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2024 Population

146,799

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

15.5%

3.97% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$58,691

3.29% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$215,000

10% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

58,981

4.86% 1-year growth

About

8.12% 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.

96.8% 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 (1,227 degrees awarded in 2023), Carson-Newman University (900 degrees), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown (464 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was $215,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.3%.

Most people in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 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 147k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.79% of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (7.03k people).

In 2024, there were 22.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.59k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 4.25k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN are Spanish (9,240 households), Other & Unspecified Languages (440 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (290 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,270

Women

50.1%

71,954

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 144,224 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.8%

2024 Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.8% of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
124k ± 503
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
5.59k ± 1.12k
Other (Hispanic)
4.25k ± 913

9.16%

Hispanic Population

13.5k people

9.16% of the people in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN are hispanic (13.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,420 ± 1,419 people
Guatemala
854 ± 715 people
India
589 ± 595 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 3,420 Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN residents, followed by Guatemala with 854 and India with 589.

Foreign-Born Population

4.79%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

7.03k people

4.51%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.53k people

As of 2024, 4.79% of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN residents (7.03k 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, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was 4.51%, 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
9,240 households (6.64%)
Other & Unspecified Languages
440 households (0.316%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
290 households (0.209%)

8.12% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was Spanish. 6.64% 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
3,029 ± 400
Gulf War (2001-)
2,392 ± 488
Gulf War (1990s)
1,404 ± 347

Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN.

Economy

The economy of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN employs 59k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN were Restaurants & Food Services (5,893 people), Construction (4,185 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,427 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($181,381), Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($169,841), and Veterinary services ($117,156).

Males in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,924. The income inequality in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,892

Women

47.3%

31,089

Men

52.7%

The workforce of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN in 2023 was 58,981 people, with 47.3% woman, and 52.7% 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

59k

2023 Value

4.86%

1 Year growth

± 4.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 4.86%, from 56.2k employees to 59k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN, are Cashiers (2,370 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,640 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,507 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

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

59k

2023 Value

4.86%

1 Year growth

± 4.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 4.86%, from 56.2k employees to 59k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,893 people), Construction (4,185 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,427 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

$45,594

Median earning men ± $3,627

$33,976

Median earning women ± $1,992

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,611), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,185), and Wholesale Trade ($61,098).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,750), Public Administration ($45,479), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,909).

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 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN awarded 2,591 degrees. The student population of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,687 male students and 5,595 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN are White (2,239 and 87.7%), Hispanic or Latino (122 and 4.78%), Black or African American (103 and 4.04%), and Two or More Races (47 and 1.84%).

The largest universities in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Walters State Community College (1,227 and 47.4%), Carson-Newman University (900 and 34.7%), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown (464 and 17.9%).

The most popular majors in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (640 and 24.7%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (186 and 7.18%), and General Business Administration & Management (165 and 6.37%).

The median tuition cost in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $32,900.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 9,282 (39.7% men and 60.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 9,282 students enrolled in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,444 records, of which 61.1% were women and 38.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
635 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
83 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 635 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
1,227 degrees awarded
Carson-Newman University
900 degrees awarded
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
464 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Walters State Community College with 1,227 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,124 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN, which is 0.766 times less than the 1,467 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,239 degrees mean that there were 18.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 122 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 ($32,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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 2023, 0.848% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.779% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (46.9k), Some college (24.1k), and Secondary Education (18.4k).

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 $215,000 in 2024, which is 0.646 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $195,400 to $215,000, a 10% increase. The homeownership rate in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN is 73.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 27.2 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.

Housing

Property

$215,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,813

$42,231

Median Property Taxes

±$1,619

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

73.3%

Homeownership

2024

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 73.3% 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 72.2%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$58,691

Median Household Income

± $2,085

57.6k

Number of Households

± 2,020

In 2024, the median household income of the 57.6k households in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN grew to $58,691 from the previous year's value of $56,820.

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

0.432

2023 Wage GINI in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN

0.442

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

In 2023, the income inequality in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.27% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Carpooled (7.98%)
Worked At Home (6.39%)

In 2024, 83.5% of workers in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.98%) and those who worked at home (6.39%).

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

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% 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

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN (22.2k out of 144k 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 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 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.

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

89.4% of the population of Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,437 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,437 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

38.4%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN declined by 5.62% from 11.2% to 10.6%.

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.