Hamblen County, TN Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Hamblen County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,823 | 7,021,394 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 374.3 | 166.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.39% | 0.92% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.2 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,758 | 2,766,521 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hamblen County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Hamblen County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,869 | $67,486 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.40% | 5.42% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Hamblen County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $176,744 | $235,307 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $837 | $1,121 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.3% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Hamblen County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 17.6 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Hamblen County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Hamblen County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | 2.47 | 2.54 |
Health
Hamblen County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Hamblen County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.4 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.8% | 25.1% | 19.0% |