Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN

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2024 Population

106,275

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

47.3

0.638% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.9%

2.09% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$71,245

4.49% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$285,800

13.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

40,722

5.93% 1-year decline

About

7.28% of the households in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir 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.

97% of the residents in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN are Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology (39 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN was $285,800, and the homeownership rate was 76.6%.

Most people in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN borders Haywood, Madison, Swain, Graham & Jackson (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, Knox County (Southwest) PUMA, TN, Knox County (Northwest) PUMA, TN, Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN, Anderson, Roane & Morgan Counties--Oak Ridge city PUMA, TN, McMinn, Rhea & Bledsoe Counties--Athens city PUMA, TN, and Bradley & Polk Counties--Cleveland city PUMA, TN.

United States North Carolina Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN is home to a population of 106k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.75% of Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (5.05k people).

In 2024, there were 19.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.4k people) in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.65k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.06k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN are Spanish (5,672 households), German (602 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (270 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,307

Women

50.3%

51,725

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 104,032 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN.

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Citizenship

97%

2024 Citizenship

97.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97% of Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir 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 Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.4k ± 627
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
4.65k ± 568
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.06k ± 278

7.82%

Hispanic Population

8.32k people

7.82% of the people in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN are hispanic (8.32k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,801 ± 1,033 people
Guatemala
344 ± 455 people
Brazil
247 ± 385 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,801 Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN residents, followed by Guatemala with 344 and Brazil with 247.

Foreign-Born Population

4.75%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.05k people

4.34%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.52k people

As of 2024, 4.75% of Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN residents (5.05k 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 Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN was 4.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,672 households (5.61%)
German
602 households (0.595%)
Other Indo-European Languages
270 households (0.267%)

7.28% of the households in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir 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 Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN was Spanish. 5.61% of the households in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir 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
2,773 ± 314
Gulf War (2001-)
1,284 ± 312
Gulf War (1990s)
1,031 ± 248

Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN.

Economy

The economy of Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN employs 40.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN were Elementary & secondary schools (2,525 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,503 people), and Construction (2,456 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($175,409), Water, steam, air-conditioning, & irrigation systems ($161,758), and Computer Systems Design ($122,609).

Males in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,778. The income inequality in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,781

Women

46.1%

21,941

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN in 2023 was 40,722 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN.

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Occupations

40.7k

2023 Value

−5.93%

1 Year decline

± −5.93%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −5.93%, from 43.3k employees to 40.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,326 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,007 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (986 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (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

40.7k

2023 Value

−5.93%

1 Year decline

± −5.93%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −5.93%, from 43.3k employees to 40.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,525 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,503 people), and Construction (2,456 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,899

Median earning men ± $1,472

$34,546

Median earning women ± $1,979

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,611), Information ($69,792), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,579).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($159,500), Construction ($58,977), and Public Administration ($56,886).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% 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 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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 Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir 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 Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN awarded 39 degrees. The student population of Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 32 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN are White (35 and 89.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 5.13%), and Black or African American (2 and 5.13%).

The largest universities in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology (39 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN are General Cosmetology (21 and 53.8%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (17 and 43.6%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 and 2.56%).

The median tuition cost in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $18,484.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2018 in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 33 (3.03% men and 97% 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 33 students enrolled in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN, 3.03% men and 97% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 30 records, of which 96.7% were women and 3.33% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN was General Cosmetology with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

39 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology with 39 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN, which is 0.0263 times less than the 38 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 35 degrees mean that there were 17.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 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 ($18,484) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2018.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,087) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2018.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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, 0.833% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.361% 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 Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (30.8k), Some college (17.4k), and Secondary Education (12.1k).

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 Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN was $285,800 in 2024, which is 0.859 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $251,900 to $285,800, a 13.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN is 76.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$285,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,685

$33,536

Median Property Taxes

±$1,341

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 Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.6%

Homeownership

2024

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 76.6% of the housing units in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir 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.

$71,245

Median Household Income

± $4,042

43.8k

Number of Households

± 1,761

In 2024, the median household income of the 43.8k households in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN grew to $71,245 from the previous year's value of $68,184.

The following chart displays the households in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir 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

0.441

2023 Wage GINI in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN

0.442

2022 Wage GINI in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN

In 2023, the income inequality in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.341% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)
Carpooled (7.96%)

In 2024, 80.3% of workers in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.96%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir 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 Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir 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 Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN (14.5k out of 105k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN is White, followed by Two Or More 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

89.9% of the population of Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 38.6% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 18.7% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

38.6%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

18.7%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN grew by 2.37% from 9.85% to 10.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.