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

Population2000201020242029
Kingsport51,48452,93457,08058,273

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Age

Population2024
0-42,863
5-93,027
10-143,187
15-193,202
20-243,201
25-293,389
30-343,406
35-393,259
40-443,287
45-493,245
50-543,673
55-593,835
60-643,973
65-693,733
70-743,376
75-792,831
80-841,851
85+1,742
18+46,048
Median Age45

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Race

Kingsport2024
Total57,080.00
White Alone87.59%
Black Alone3.69%
American Indian Alone0.32%
Asian Alone1.32%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race1.43%
Two or More Races5.61%
Hispanic Origin3.39%
Diversity Index27.90

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households22,22323,24124,99025,680
Housing Units24,50325,84328,13628,834
Owner Occupied Units16,46117,578
Renter Occupied Units8,5298,102
Vacant Units3,1463,154

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Home Value

Kingsport20242029
Median Home Value$245,178$331,647
Average Home Value$268,700$364,256
<$50,000587442
$50,000 - $99,9991,892882
$100,000 - $149,9992,020965
$150,000 - $199,9991,8251,066
$200,000 - $249,9992,1101,697
$250,000 - $299,9992,1322,267
$300,000 - $399,9993,4384,645
$400,000 - $499,9991,2772,597
$500,000 - $749,9998772,172
$1,000,000 +80197

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later1,485
2000-20092,143
1990-19993,500
1980-19893,442
1970-19793,732
1960-19693,558
1950-19594,234
1940-19493,462
1939 or Before2,164

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Income

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Income

Kingsport20242029
Median Household$51,278$62,397
Average Household$80,372$96,368
Per Capita$35,214$42,494

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Household Income

Kingsport2024
<$15,0003,248
$15,000 - $24,9992,969
$25,000 - $34,9992,407
$35,000 - $49,9993,601
$50,000 - $74,9993,710
$75,000 - $99,9992,736
$100,000 - $149,9993,126
$150,000 - $199,9991,656
$200,000+1,537

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Employees

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Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees49,777
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining7
Utilities103
Construction1,035
Manufacturing10,298
Wholesale Trade860
  
Retail Trade5,915
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers1,210
Furn & Home Furnish Str101
Electronics & Appl Store105
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip549
Food & Beverage Stores1,235
Health/Pers Care Stores559
Gasoline Stations147
Clothing/Accessory Store264
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music575
General Merchandise Str1,170
  
Transportation/Warehouse954
Information689
  
Finance & Insurance2,009
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn1,398
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv242
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other369
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing942
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,744
Legal Services296
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises120
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt478
Educational Services6,942
HealthCare/Social Assist8,932
Arts/Entertainment/Rec492
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs4,370
Accommodation357
Food Srv/Drinking Places4,013
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin2,052
Auto Repair/Maintenance368
Public Administration Emp1,756

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Educational Attainment (25+)

Kingsport2024
<9th Grade1,226
Some High School2,374
GED2,134
Graduated High School11,144
Some College/No Degree7,713
Associates Degree4,506
Bachelor's Degree7,956
Graduate Degree4,547

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses2,533
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus2
Utilities Bus4
Construction Bus116
Manufacturing Bus72
Wholesale Trade Bus84
  
Retail Trade Bus419
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus73
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus13
Electronics & Appl Store Bus16
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus23
Food & Beverage Stores Bus63
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus66
Gasoline Stations Bus28
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus31
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus65
General Merchandise Str Bus41
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus42
Information Bus33
  
Finance & Insurance Bus196
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus96
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus35
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus65
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus128
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus188
Legal Services Bus52
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus55
Educational Services Bus61
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus365
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus42
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus213
Accommodation Bus21
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus192
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus391
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus65
Public Administration Bus88

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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