Elizabethton, TN

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2021 Population

14,112

4.01% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AMarsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ABill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.6

5.88% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.6%

6.81% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$39,927

5.05% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$132,200

8.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

5,143

0.136% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Elizabethton, TN had a population of 14.1k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $39,927. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Elizabethton, TN grew from 13,568 to 14,112, a 4.01% increase and its median household income grew from $38,007 to $39,927, a 5.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elizabethton, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), White (Hispanic) (2.06%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.42%).

None of the households in Elizabethton, 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 Elizabethton, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elizabethton, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton (220127) (384 degrees awarded in 2021) and Milligan University (358 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Elizabethton, TN was $132,200, and the homeownership rate was 58.5%.

Most people in Elizabethton, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Elizabethton, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Elizabethton, TN is home to a population of 14.1k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.88% of Elizabethton, TN residents were born outside of the country (406 people).

In 2021, there were 21.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Elizabethton, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 578 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 297 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Elizabethton, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Elizabethton, TN was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elizabethton, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 295
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
578 ± 198
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
297 ± 146

3.68%

Hispanic Population

519 people

3.68% of the people in Elizabethton, TN are hispanic (519 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Elizabethton, 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
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

2.88%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

406 people

2.83%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

384 people

As of 2021, 2.88% of Elizabethton, TN residents (406 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 Elizabethton, TN was 2.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
365 ± 100
Gulf War (2001-)
244 ± 129
Gulf War (1990s)
94 ± 53

Elizabethton, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Elizabethton, TN employs 5.14k people. The largest industries in Elizabethton, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (977 people), Retail Trade (733 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (611 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($51,458), Construction ($51,023), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,125).

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

5.14k

2021 Value

± 501

−0.136%

1 Year decline

± 13.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Elizabethton, TN declined at a rate of −0.136%, from 5.15k employees to 5.14k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elizabethton, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (690 people), Sales & Related Occupations (668 people), and Management Occupations (522 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elizabethton, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.14k

2021 Value

± 501

−0.136%

1 Year decline

± 13.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Elizabethton, TN declined at a rate of −0.136%, from 5.15k employees to 5.14k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elizabethton, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (977 people), Retail Trade (733 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (611 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elizabethton, TN, though some of these residents may live in Elizabethton, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,234

Median earning men ± $2,869

$27,184

Median earning women ± $3,100

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($60,938), Construction ($51,023), and Manufacturing ($46,852).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,563), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,286), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($33,409).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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

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$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

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

N/AMarsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

N/ABill 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.

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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 Elizabethton, TN awarded 742 degrees. The student population of Elizabethton, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 792 male students and 827 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elizabethton, TN are White (625 and 87.4%), followed by Black or African American (42 and 5.87%), Hispanic or Latino (27 and 3.78%), and Two or More Races (12 and 1.68%).

The largest universities in Elizabethton, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton (220127) (384 and 51.8%) and Milligan University (358 and 48.2%).

The most popular majors in Elizabethton, TN are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (124 and 16.7%), General Business Administration & Management (61 and 8.22%), and Welding Technology (43 and 5.8%).

The median tuition cost in Elizabethton, TN for private four year colleges is $34,690.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Elizabethton, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,619 (48.9% men and 51.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,619 students enrolled in Elizabethton, TN, 48.9% men and 51.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,329 records, of which 52.6% were women and 47.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
102 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
42 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Elizabethton, TN was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 102 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Elizabethton, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton (220127)
384 degrees awarded
Milligan University
358 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton (220127) with 384 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 325 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elizabethton, TN, which is 0.779 times less than the 417 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 625 degrees mean that there were 14.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 42 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 ($34,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) 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 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 Elizabethton, TN was $132,200 in 2021, which is 0.54 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $122,000 to $132,200, a 8.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Elizabethton, TN is 58.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Elizabethton, TN have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elizabethton, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Elizabethton, TN is $39,927. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Elizabethton, TN was Census Tract 705 with a value of $52,386, followed by Census Tract 702 and Census Tract 704, with respective values of $50,759 and $42,730.

Housing

Property

$132,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,505

$3,216

Median Property Taxes

±$371

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

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

Rent vs Own

58.5%

Homeownership

2021

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.5% of the housing units in Elizabethton, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elizabethton, 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 705
Census Tract 702
Census Tract 704

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elizabethton, TN was Census Tract 705 with a value of $52,386, followed by Census Tract 702 and Census Tract 704, with respective values of $50,759 and $42,730.

The following map shows all of the places in Elizabethton, 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.

$39,927

Median Household Income

± $3,483

5.5k

Number of Households

± 511

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.5k households in Elizabethton, TN grew to $39,927 from the previous year's value of $38,007.

The following chart displays the households in Elizabethton, 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 Elizabethton, 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 (79.7%)
Worked At Home (8.32%)
Carpooled (7.6%)

In 2021, 79.7% of workers in Elizabethton, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.32%) and those who carpooled to work (7.6%).

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

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elizabethton, TN have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.34% of the workforce in Elizabethton, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elizabethton, TN (2.75k out of 12.7k 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 Females 35 - 44.

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

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

89.3% of the population of Elizabethton, TN has health coverage, with 36.3% on employee plans, 23.2% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 3.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Carter County, TN see 2968 patients per year on average, which represents a 15.9% increase from the previous year (2561 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3319 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3134 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,968 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Carter County, TN

Primary care physicians in Carter County, TN see an average of 2,968 patients per year. This represents a 15.9% increase from the previous year (2,561 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

36.3%

Employer Coverage

23.2%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

3.81%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elizabethton, TN grew by 3.05% from 10.4% to 10.7%.

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