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 2026 2031
Kingsport 51,484 52,981 58,238 59,580

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 2,905
5-9 3,018
10-14 3,108
15-19 3,268
20-24 3,079
25-29 3,528
30-34 3,603
35-39 3,480
40-44 3,349
45-49 3,369
50-54 3,654
55-59 3,863
60-64 3,920
65-69 3,728
70-74 3,380
75-79 2,976
80-84 2,185
85+ 1,825
18+ 47,186
Median Age 45

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Race

Kingsport 2026
Total 58,238.00
White Alone 87.03%
Black Alone 3.7%
American Indian Alone 0.39%
Asian Alone 1.41%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.03%
Some Other Race 1.58%
Two or More Races 5.86%
Hispanic Origin 3.82%
Diversity Index 29.30

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 22,229 23,260 25,791 26,616
Housing Units 24,510 25,863 29,005 29,905
Owner Occupied Units 16,774 17,555
Renter Occupied Units 9,017 9,061
Vacant Units 3,214 3,289

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Home Value

Kingsport 2026 2031
Median Home Value $276,170 $357,252
Average Home Value $292,675 $391,452
<$50,000 551 442
$50,000 - $99,999 1,290 556
$100,000 - $149,999 1,819 844
$150,000 - $199,999 1,916 953
$200,000 - $249,999 1,648 1,259
$250,000 - $299,999 2,222 2,067
$300,000 - $399,999 4,079 4,640
$400,000 - $499,999 1,800 3,170
$500,000 - $749,999 1,138 2,644
$1,000,000 + 60 222

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 2,212
2000-2009 2,738
1990-1999 3,518
1980-1989 3,266
1970-1979 4,102
1960-1969 2,780
1950-1959 3,988
1940-1949 2,762
1939 or Before 2,241

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Income

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Income

Kingsport 2026 2031
Median Household $64,983 $76,379
Average Household $87,829 $100,578
Per Capita $39,012 $45,047

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Household Income

Kingsport 2026
<$15,000 3,010
$15,000 - $24,999 2,763
$25,000 - $34,999 1,977
$35,000 - $49,999 2,802
$50,000 - $74,999 3,803
$75,000 - $99,999 3,371
$100,000 - $149,999 3,688
$150,000 - $199,999 2,501
$200,000+ 1,876

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Employees

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Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 49,978
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 7
Mining 0
Utilities 90
Construction 916
Manufacturing 10,622
Wholesale Trade 820
   
Retail Trade 5,320
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 998
Furn & Home Furnish Str 76
Electronics & Appl Store 39
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 462
Food & Beverage Stores 1,143
Health/Pers Care Stores 511
Gasoline Stations 174
Clothing/Accessory Store 234
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 473
General Merchandise Str 1,210
   
Transportation/Warehouse 852
Information 717
   
Finance & Insurance 1,921
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 1,356
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 213
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 352
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 823
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 1,788
Legal Services 397
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 120
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 447
Educational Services 6,936
HealthCare/Social Assist 10,280
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 463
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 4,486
Accommodation 355
Food Srv/Drinking Places 4,131
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 1,865
Auto Repair/Maintenance 340
Public Administration Emp 1,499

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Educational Attainment (25+)

Kingsport 2026
<9th Grade 1,113
Some High School 2,511
GED 2,336
Graduated High School 10,644
Some College/No Degree 8,192
Associates Degree 4,574
Bachelor's Degree 8,444
Graduate Degree 5,046

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 2,570
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 2
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 3
Construction Bus 120
Manufacturing Bus 71
Wholesale Trade Bus 81
   
Retail Trade Bus 413
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 72
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 10
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 12
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 26
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 68
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 62
Gasoline Stations Bus 33
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 30
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 57
General Merchandise Str Bus 43
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 38
Information Bus 33
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 186
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 84
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 36
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 66
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 132
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 198
Legal Services Bus 56
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 53
Educational Services Bus 60
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 383
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 45
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 226
Accommodation Bus 20
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 206
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 385
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 57
Public Administration Bus 80

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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