Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN

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2023 Population

121,021

1.64% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.2

0.256% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

16.1%

0.0342% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$61,520

3.19% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$240,200

9.28% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

52,622

8.27% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN had a population of 121k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $61,520. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN grew from 119,064 to 121,021, a 1.64% increase and its median household income grew from $59,617 to $61,520, a 3.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.71%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.99%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.7%).

5.33% of the households in Washington County--Johnson 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.

97.9% of the residents in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, 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 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN was $240,200, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

Most people in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN borders Greene & Hawkins Counties--Greenville town PUMA, TN, Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN, and Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN.

United States Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN is home to a population of 121k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.78% of Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (4.58k people).

In 2023, there were 20.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN are Spanish (3,610 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (364 households), and Arabic (258 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,300

Women

51.3%

58,144

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 119,444 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

97.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 1.35k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.96k ± 492
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.5k ± 740

5.04%

Hispanic Population

6.1k people

5.04% of the people in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN are hispanic (6.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
556 ± 578 people
China
398 ± 489 people
India
280 ± 410 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 556 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN residents, followed by China with 398 and India with 280.

Foreign-Born Population

3.78%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.58k people

4.22%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.02k people

As of 2023, 3.78% of Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN residents (4.58k 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 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN was 4.22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,610 households (3.13%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
364 households (0.315%)
Arabic
258 households (0.223%)

5.33% of the households in Washington County--Johnson 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN was Spanish. 3.13% of the households in Washington County--Johnson 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
2,988 ± 400
Gulf War (2001-)
2,003 ± 429
Gulf War (1990s)
1,394 ± 355

Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN employs 52.6k people. The largest industries in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN are Restaurants & Food Services (4,551 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,832 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,593 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($123,630), Machine shops; turned product; screw, nut & bolt manufacturing ($113,334), and Civic, social, advocacy organizations, & grantmaking & giving services ($107,499).

Males in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,846. The income inequality in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,554

Women

49%

28,694

Men

51%

The workforce of Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN in 2020 was 56,248 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

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Occupations

52.6k

2022 Value

−8.27%

1 Year decline

± −8.27%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −8.27%, from 57.4k employees to 52.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN, are Registered nurses (1,895 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,564 people), and Retail salespersons (1,465 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52.6k

2022 Value

−8.27%

1 Year decline

± −8.27%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −8.27%, from 57.4k employees to 52.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,551 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,832 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,593 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,062

Median earning men ± $1,420

$33,795

Median earning women ± $2,165

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($66,107), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,970), and Wholesale Trade ($59,310).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($60,108), Public Administration ($51,250), and Wholesale Trade ($51,193).

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 Washington County--Johnson 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

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

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, 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 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, 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 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, 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 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, 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 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, 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).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 13,671 students enrolled in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, 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 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN was General Psychology with 159 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, 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 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, 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

Measure

In 2022, 0.573% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.783% 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 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (28k), Some college (23.4k), and Bachelors Degree (18k).

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 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN was $240,200 in 2023, which is 0.792 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $219,800 to $240,200, a 9.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN is 62.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN is $61,520. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $132,781, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $127,965 and $120,758.

Housing

Property

$240,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,910

$31,486

Median Property Taxes

±$1,374

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 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

62.1%

Homeownership

2023

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.1% of the housing units in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $132,781, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $127,965 and $120,758.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, 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.

$61,520

Median Household Income

± $3,116

50.7k

Number of Households

± 1,929

In 2023, the median household income of the 50.7k households in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN grew to $61,520 from the previous year's value of $59,617.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County--Johnson 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

0.49

2022 Wage GINI in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN

0.489

2021 Wage GINI in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN

In 2022, the income inequality in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.154% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (6.59%)

In 2023, 79.7% of workers in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.59%).

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

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington County--Johnson 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 Washington County--Johnson 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 Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN (18.8k out of 117k 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 Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County--Johnson 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

89.7% of the population of Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 3.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1403 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1793 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 560 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,403 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,403 patients per year. This represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1,401 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

3.09%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN grew by 4.88% from 9.86% to 10.3%.

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