Total Population
530,589
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
24.600
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29
Regional Profile
Discover the Tri-Cities: A Thriving Community with Rich Heritage
Northeast Tennessee is home to thriving communities that offer a strong workforce, strategic location, and a high quality of life. Our City Profiles provide in-depth demographic, workforce, and economic data for Kingsport, Bristol, and Bluff City—each with its own unique advantages for businesses and residents alike. Whether you're seeking key insights on population trends, employment sectors, education, or infrastructure, these profiles offer a comprehensive look at what makes each city a prime location for growth and opportunity. Explore the data and discover why businesses and families choose to invest, work, and live in this dynamic region.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
228,357
Total Housing Units
256,125
Owner Occupied
164,419
Renter Occupied
63,938
Vacant
27,768
Median Home Value
$246,661
Average Home Value
$295,214
Income Projection
Median Household
$58,912 $66,888
Average Household
$81,696 $92,160
Per Capita
$35,219 $40,041
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29
Workforce
Total Businesses
16,020
Total Employed
234,777
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
1,678
Employed
44,208
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
2,546
Employed
32,601
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
544
Employed
27,559
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
1,303
Employed
20,331
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
409
Employed
20,246
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
1,122
Employed
18,270
Some
High School
23,634
Graduated
High School
110,539
Associates
Degree
39,758
Bachelor's
Degree
65,983
Graduate
Degree
41,387
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29
