Kingsport

Experience Kingsport: A Haven of Recreation and Community

Kingsport is a dynamic city where business opportunity meets an exceptional quality of life. As a regional leader in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and education, Kingsport boasts a strong workforce, world-class infrastructure, and a pro-business climate. Home to global industry leader Eastman, the city has a rich history of innovation and continues to drive economic growth in Northeast Tennessee. Beyond business, Kingsport offers scenic outdoor recreation at Bays Mountain Park, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and a thriving downtown filled with dining, shopping, and entertainment. With top-tier schools, award-winning workforce development programs, and a welcoming community, Kingsport is an ideal place to live, work, and grow.

Population

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Kingsport 51,484 52,981 57,130 58,535

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 2,853
5-9 2,961
10-14 3,101
15-19 3,233
20-24 3,045
25-29 3,374
30-34 3,436
35-39 3,407
40-44 3,285
45-49 3,303
50-54 3,655
55-59 3,739
60-64 3,828
65-69 3,757
70-74 3,385
75-79 2,928
80-84 2,083
85+ 1,757
18+ 46,221
Median Age 45

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Race

Kingsport 2025
Total 57,130.00
White Alone 87.35%
Black Alone 3.69%
American Indian Alone 0.35%
Asian Alone 1.35%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.03%
Some Other Race 1.5%
Two or More Races 5.74%
Hispanic Origin 3.59%
Diversity Index 28.50

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 22,229 23,260 25,247 26,105
Housing Units 24,510 25,863 28,317 29,174
Owner Occupied Units 16,650 17,434
Renter Occupied Units 8,597 8,671
Vacant Units 3,070 3,069

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Home Value

Kingsport 2025 2030
Median Home Value $265,011 $334,132
Average Home Value $281,162 $363,153
<$50,000 686 543
$50,000 - $99,999 1,495 808
$100,000 - $149,999 1,867 969
$150,000 - $199,999 1,932 1,157
$200,000 - $249,999 1,674 1,384
$250,000 - $299,999 2,235 2,232
$300,000 - $399,999 3,903 4,758
$400,000 - $499,999 1,532 2,632
$500,000 - $749,999 1,014 2,134
$1,000,000 + 49 173

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 1,623
2000-2009 2,191
1990-1999 3,268
1980-1989 3,630
1970-1979 3,930
1960-1969 3,446
1950-1959 4,269
1940-1949 3,139
1939 or Before 1,998

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Income

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Income

Kingsport 2025 2030
Median Household $53,864 $61,275
Average Household $81,320 $91,767
Per Capita $35,962 $40,950

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Household Income

Kingsport 2025
<$15,000 3,191
$15,000 - $24,999 2,497
$25,000 - $34,999 2,499
$35,000 - $49,999 3,559
$50,000 - $74,999 4,159
$75,000 - $99,999 2,516
$100,000 - $149,999 3,682
$150,000 - $199,999 1,357
$200,000+ 1,787

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Employees

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Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 49,213
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 3
Mining 6
Utilities 103
Construction 893
Manufacturing 9,855
Wholesale Trade 899
   
Retail Trade 5,771
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 1,093
Furn & Home Furnish Str 82
Electronics & Appl Store 38
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 566
Food & Beverage Stores 1,363
Health/Pers Care Stores 515
Gasoline Stations 172
Clothing/Accessory Store 234
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 523
General Merchandise Str 1,185
   
Transportation/Warehouse 924
Information 808
   
Finance & Insurance 1,955
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 1,356
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 249
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 350
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 851
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 1,849
Legal Services 416
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 120
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 468
Educational Services 6,999
HealthCare/Social Assist 9,280
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 530
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 4,341
Accommodation 353
Food Srv/Drinking Places 3,988
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 1,883
Auto Repair/Maintenance 407
Public Administration Emp 1,660

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Educational Attainment (25+)

Kingsport 2025
<9th Grade 1,246
Some High School 2,310
GED 2,007
Graduated High School 11,200
Some College/No Degree 7,498
Associates Degree 4,826
Bachelor's Degree 7,778
Graduate Degree 5,072

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 2,576
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 1
Mining Bus 2
Utilities Bus 4
Construction Bus 120
Manufacturing Bus 71
Wholesale Trade Bus 85
   
Retail Trade Bus 419
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 72
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 12
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 13
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 25
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 64
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 63
Gasoline Stations Bus 36
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 30
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 63
General Merchandise Str Bus 41
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 38
Information Bus 34
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 193
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 91
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 35
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 67
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 129
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 191
Legal Services Bus 55
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 55
Educational Services Bus 61
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 371
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 45
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 221
Accommodation Bus 20
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 201
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 389
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 64
Public Administration Bus 87

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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