Harriman, TN

Census Place

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2024 Population

6,090

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

39.9

0.993% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

21.2%

7.01% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$44,653

5.86% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$153,200

5.72% 1-year decline

2024 Employed Population

2,227

3.51% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Harriman, 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.

100% of the residents in Harriman, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Harriman, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman (161 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Harriman, TN was $153,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.9%.

Most people in Harriman, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Harriman, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Harriman, TN is home to a population of 6.09k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.378% of Harriman, TN residents were born outside of the country (23 people).

In 2024, there were 7.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.89k people) in Harriman, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 691 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 278 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2024 Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 100% of Harriman, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Harriman, TN was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Harriman, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harriman, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.89k ± 376
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
691 ± 264
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
278 ± 187

0.903%

Hispanic Population

55 people

0.903% of the people in Harriman, TN are hispanic (55 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
95,077 ± 7,519 people
Guatemala
31,959 ± 4,379 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

0.378%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

23 people

0.365%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

22 people

As of 2024, 0.378% of Harriman, TN residents (23 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 Harriman, TN was 0.365%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Harriman, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
110 ± 101
Vietnam
99 ± 60
Gulf War (1990s)
37 ± 35

Harriman, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Harriman, TN.

Health

86.6% of the population of Harriman, TN has health coverage, with 25.7% on employee plans, 30.5% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 1.14% 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, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.4%

Uninsured

25.7%

Employer Coverage

30.5%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Harriman, TN grew by 31.3% from 10.2% to 13.4%.

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

Economy

The economy of Harriman, TN employs 2.23k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Harriman, TN were Health Care & Social Assistance (387 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (269 people), and Retail Trade (230 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($88,553), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($87,669), and Wholesale Trade ($75,543).

Employment

Occupations

2.23k

2024 Value

± 364

−3.51%

1 Year decline

± 24.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Harriman, TN declined at a rate of −3.51%, from 2.31k employees to 2.23k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harriman, TN, are Material Moving Occupations (188 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (185 people), and Management Occupations (182 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harriman, 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

2.23k

2024 Value

± 364

−3.51%

1 Year decline

± 24.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Harriman, TN declined at a rate of −3.51%, from 2.31k employees to 2.23k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harriman, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (387 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (269 people), and Retail Trade (230 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harriman, TN, though some of these residents may live in Harriman, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,894

Median earning men ± $8,827

$39,676

Median earning women ± $7,030

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($87,669), Wholesale Trade ($75,543), and Public Administration ($71,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($48,816), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,000), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,122).

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 Harriman, 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 2024, universities in Harriman, TN awarded 161 degrees. The student population of Harriman, TN in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 420 male students and 309 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Harriman, TN are White (139 and 86.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7 and 4.35%), Two or More Races (6 and 3.73%), and Unknown (5 and 3.11%).

The largest universities in Harriman, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman (161 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Harriman, TN are General Cosmetology (30 and 18.6%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (28 and 17.4%), and Welding Technology (27 and 16.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 729 students enrolled in Harriman, TN, 57.6% men and 42.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 489 records, of which 41.3% were women and 58.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
30 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
26 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Harriman, TN was General Cosmetology with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Harriman, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

161 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman with 161 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 87 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Harriman, TN, which is 1.18 times more than the 74 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 139 degrees mean that there were 19.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 7 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Harriman, TN was $153,200 in 2024, which is 0.46 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $162,500 to $153,200, a 5.72% decrease. The homeownership rate in Harriman, TN is 60.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Harriman, TN have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harriman, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$153,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$27,729

$1,550

Median Property Taxes

±$283

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

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

Rent vs Own

60.9%

Homeownership

2024

56.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 60.9% of the housing units in Harriman, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Harriman, 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.

$44,653

Median Household Income

± $13,160

2.55k

Number of Households

± 374

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.55k households in Harriman, TN grew to $44,653 from the previous year's value of $42,183.

The following chart displays the households in Harriman, 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 $10k - $15k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Harriman, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (85.3%)
Carpooled (5.88%)
Worked At Home (4.4%)

In 2024, 85.3% of workers in Harriman, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.88%) and those who worked at home (4.4%).

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

28.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Harriman, TN have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.58% of the workforce in Harriman, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Harriman, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Harriman, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Harriman, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harriman, TN (1.26k out of 5.94k 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 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Harriman, TN is White, followed by Two Or More 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.