Roane County, TN

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2021 Population

53,313

0.0338% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

47.1

0.423% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.7%

1.32% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$60,044

8.04% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$162,900

3.17% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

23,132

0.71% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Roane County, TN had a population of 53.3k people with a median age of 47.1 and a median household income of $60,044. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Roane County, TN declined from 53,331 to 53,313, a −0.0338% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,578 to $60,044, a 8.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Roane County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.47%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.928%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.722%).

None of the households in Roane County, 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.

99.7% of the residents in Roane County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Roane County, TN are Roane State Community College (221397) (1,101 degrees awarded in 2021) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman (163 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Roane County, TN was $162,900, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%.

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

Roane County, TN borders Anderson County, TN, Cumberland County, TN, Knox County, TN, Loudon County, TN, McMinn County, TN, Meigs County, TN, Morgan County, TN, and Rhea County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Roane County, TN is home to a population of 53.3k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.61% of Roane County, TN residents were born outside of the country (856 people).

In 2021, there were 31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.2k people) in Roane County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.59k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 785 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.7%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of Roane County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Roane County, TN was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Roane County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
49.2k ± 187
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.59k ± 189
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
785 ± 288

2.08%

Hispanic Population

1.11k people

2.08% of the people in Roane County, TN are hispanic (1.11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Roane County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
86,142 ± 7,160 people
India
24,764 ± 3,857 people
Guatemala
18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

Foreign-Born Population

1.61%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

856 people

2.02%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.08k people

As of 2021, 1.61% of Roane County, TN residents (856 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Roane County, TN was 2.02%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,848 ± 252
Gulf War (2001-)
841 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
665 ± 198

Roane County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Roane County, TN employs 23.1k people. The largest industries in Roane County, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,573 people), Retail Trade (2,596 people), and Manufacturing (2,343 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,875), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,736), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,523).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.1k

2021 Value

± 1,375

0.71%

1 Year growth

± 8.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Roane County, TN grew at a rate of 0.71%, from 23k employees to 23.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Roane County, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,449 people), Management Occupations (2,139 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,030 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Roane County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.1k

2021 Value

± 1,375

0.71%

1 Year growth

± 8.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Roane County, TN grew at a rate of 0.71%, from 23k employees to 23.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Roane County, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,573 people), Retail Trade (2,596 people), and Manufacturing (2,343 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Roane County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Roane County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,708

Median earning men ± $4,637

$28,973

Median earning women ± $2,909

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,672), Public Administration ($55,048), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($54,602).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($55,873), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,625), and Public Administration ($40,329).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

316
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
213
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
187
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$149k
Manufacturing
$128k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$51.7k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Tennessee.

$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Roane County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 74.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.3%), followed by Other (2.48%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (74.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.48%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Roane County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 74.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.3%), followed by Other (2.48%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Roane County, TN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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.

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 2021, universities in Roane County, TN awarded 1,264 degrees. The student population of Roane County, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,814 male students and 6,786 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Roane County, TN are White (1,117 and 88.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (55 and 4.36%), Black or African American (31 and 2.46%), and Two or More Races (25 and 1.98%).

The largest universities in Roane County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Roane State Community College (221397) (1,101 and 87.1%) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman (163 and 12.9%).

The most popular majors in Roane County, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (545 and 43.1%), Registered Nursing (66 and 5.22%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (65 and 5.14%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2016 in Roane County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 68%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,600 (36% men and 64% 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

In 2021 there were 10,600 students enrolled in Roane County, TN, 36% men and 64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,882 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
545 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
66 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
43 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Roane County, TN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 545 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Roane County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Roane State Community College (221397)
1,101 degrees awarded
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
163 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Roane State Community College (221397) with 1,101 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 470 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Roane County, TN, which is 0.592 times less than the 794 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,117 degrees mean that there were 20.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 55 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

Public, 2-year ($4,326) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($310) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) 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

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

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 Roane County, TN was $162,900 in 2021, which is 0.665 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $157,900 to $162,900, a 3.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Roane County, TN is 75.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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

Median household income in Roane County, TN is $60,044. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Roane County, TN was Census Tract 301 with a value of $104,459, followed by Census Tract 309 and Census Tract 307, with respective values of $67,389 and $44,810.

In 2022, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Roane County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.205%.

Housing

Property

$162,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,538

$16,410

Median Property Taxes

±$1,053

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

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

Rent vs Own

75.4%

Homeownership

2021

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.4% of the housing units in Roane County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Roane County, 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 301
Census Tract 309
Census Tract 307

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Roane County, TN was Census Tract 301 with a value of $104,459, followed by Census Tract 309 and Census Tract 307, with respective values of $67,389 and $44,810.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Roane County, 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.

$60,044

Median Household Income

± $5,615

21.8k

Number of Households

± 1,266

In 2021, the median household income of the 21.8k households in Roane County, TN grew to $60,044 from the previous year's value of $55,578.

The following chart displays the households in Roane County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Roane County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (8.48%)
Worked At Home (6.35%)

In 2021, 83.7% of workers in Roane County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.48%) and those who worked at home (6.35%).

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 Roane County, TN have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.61% of the workforce in Roane County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Roane County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.205%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Roane County, TN (7.22k out of 52.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Roane County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 19.1% of the children was living in poverty in Roane County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 334 in Roane County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 76.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.2% of the population of Roane County, TN has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.95% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Tennessee was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106).

Primary care physicians in Roane County, TN see 2810 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.81% decrease from the previous year (2952 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1994 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2447 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,810 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Roane County, TN

Primary care physicians in Roane County, TN see an average of 2,810 patients per year. This represents a 4.81% decrease from the previous year (2,952 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.76%

Uninsured

41.9%

Employer Coverage

18%

Medicaid

17.2%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.95%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Roane County, TN grew by 21.1% from 6.41% to 7.76%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 57.6 in Roane County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Roane County, TN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35% in Roane County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Roane County, TN.

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