Johnson City, TN

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2023 Population

71,455

1.04% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.1

0.573% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

21.1%

2.7% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$55,429

4.24% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$238,000

10.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

35,057

2.18% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Johnson City, TN had a population of 71.5k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $55,429. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Johnson City, TN grew from 70,720 to 71,455, a 1.04% increase and its median household income grew from $53,173 to $55,429, a 4.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Johnson City, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.26%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.9%), White (Hispanic) (2.19%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%).

None of the households in Johnson City, 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.

97.2% of the residents in Johnson City, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnson City, TN are East Tennessee State University (3,604 degrees awarded in 2022), Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology (112 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City (36 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Johnson City, TN was $238,000, and the homeownership rate was 49.8%.

Most people in Johnson City, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Johnson City, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Johnson City, TN is home to a population of 71.5k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.58% of Johnson City, TN residents were born outside of the country (3.27k people).

In 2023, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.5k people) in Johnson City, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.79k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2023 Citizenship

96.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.2% of Johnson City, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Johnson City, TN was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Johnson City, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
58.5k ± 828
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.48k ± 490
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.79k ± 535

5.62%

Hispanic Population

4.01k people

5.62% of the people in Johnson City, TN are hispanic (4.01k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Johnson City, 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
84,446 ± 7,091 people
India
23,758 ± 3,778 people
Guatemala
22,245 ± 3,656 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 84,446 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,758 and Guatemala with 22,245.

Foreign-Born Population

4.58%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.27k people

5.83%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.13k people

As of 2023, 4.58% of Johnson City, TN residents (3.27k 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 Johnson City, TN was 5.83%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,555 ± 252
Gulf War (1990s)
957 ± 323
Gulf War (2001-)
950 ± 249

Johnson City, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Johnson City, TN employs 35.1k people. The largest industries in Johnson City, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,152 people), Retail Trade (4,332 people), and Educational Services (3,811 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,806), Public Administration ($55,357), and Manufacturing ($54,660).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,544. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.1k

2023 Value

± 1,710

2.18%

1 Year growth

± 6.77%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Johnson City, TN grew at a rate of 2.18%, from 34.3k employees to 35.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnson City, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,136 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (3,791 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,651 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnson City, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.1k

2023 Value

± 1,710

2.18%

1 Year growth

± 6.77%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Johnson City, TN grew at a rate of 2.18%, from 34.3k employees to 35.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnson City, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,152 people), Retail Trade (4,332 people), and Educational Services (3,811 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnson City, TN, though some of these residents may live in Johnson City, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,543

Median earning men ± $2,583

$31,174

Median earning women ± $1,925

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($62,202), Wholesale Trade ($60,313), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,886).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($60,139), Public Administration ($56,929), and Manufacturing ($49,375).

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 Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, TN awarded 3,752 degrees. The student population of Johnson City, TN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,064 male students and 8,607 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnson City, TN are White (3,026 and 82.2%), followed by Black or African American (238 and 6.47%), Two or More Races (125 and 3.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (117 and 3.18%).

The largest universities in Johnson City, TN by number of degrees awarded are East Tennessee State University (3,604 and 96.1%), Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology (112 and 2.99%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City (36 and 0.959%).

The most popular majors in Johnson City, TN are Registered Nursing (601 and 16%), General Business Administration & Management (198 and 5.28%), and General Psychology (170 and 4.53%).

The median tuition cost in Johnson City, TN for a public four year colleges is $7,486 for in-state students and $10,788 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Johnson City, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 13,671 (37% men and 63% 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 2022 there were 13,671 students enrolled in Johnson City, TN, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,062 records, of which 63.3% were women and 36.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
159 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
134 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
502 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Johnson City, TN was General Psychology with 159 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

East Tennessee State University
3,604 degrees awarded
Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology
112 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City
36 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Tennessee State University with 3,604 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,239 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnson City, TN, which is 0.493 times less than the 2,513 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 3,026 degrees mean that there were 12.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 238 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

Public, 4-year or above ($7,486) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,952) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,350) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.2M), and Bachelors Degree (956k).

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 Johnson City, TN was $238,000 in 2023, which is 0.784 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $215,500 to $238,000, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnson City, TN is 49.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Johnson City, TN have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Johnson City, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Johnson City, TN is $55,429. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Johnson City, TN was Census Tract 433.01 with a value of $91,940, followed by Census Tract 617.01 and Census Tract 616.01, with respective values of $88,110 and $86,096.

Housing

Property

$238,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,248

$15,177

Median Property Taxes

±$950

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

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

Rent vs Own

49.8%

Homeownership

2023

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 49.8% of the housing units in Johnson City, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Johnson City, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 433.01
Census Tract 617.01
Census Tract 616.01

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Johnson City, TN was Census Tract 433.01 with a value of $91,940, followed by Census Tract 617.01 and Census Tract 616.01, with respective values of $88,110 and $86,096.

The following map shows all of the places in Johnson City, 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.

$55,429

Median Household Income

± $2,576

30.5k

Number of Households

± 1,492

In 2023, the median household income of the 30.5k households in Johnson City, TN grew to $55,429 from the previous year's value of $53,173.

The following chart displays the households in Johnson City, 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 range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Johnson City, TN is from Tennessee.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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 2023

Drove Alone (78.7%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (7.39%)

In 2023, 78.7% of workers in Johnson City, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.39%).

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

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Johnson City, TN have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in Johnson City, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnson City, TN (14.3k out of 68k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Johnson City, TN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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 Johnson City, TN has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 3.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, TN see 507 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.99% decrease from the previous year (551 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1598 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 279 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Washington County, TN.

507 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, TN

Primary care physicians in Washington County, TN see an average of 507 patients per year. This represents a 7.99% decrease from the previous year (551 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 29% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

3.16%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnson City, TN grew by 0.797% from 11.1% to 11.2%.

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

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