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

Population2000201020252030
Kingsport51,48452,98157,13058,535

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Age

Population2025
0-42,853
5-92,961
10-143,101
15-193,233
20-243,045
25-293,374
30-343,436
35-393,407
40-443,285
45-493,303
50-543,655
55-593,739
60-643,828
65-693,757
70-743,385
75-792,928
80-842,083
85+1,757
18+46,221
Median Age45

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Race

Kingsport2025
Total57,130.00
White Alone87.35%
Black Alone3.69%
American Indian Alone0.35%
Asian Alone1.35%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race1.5%
Two or More Races5.74%
Hispanic Origin3.59%
Diversity Index28.50

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households22,22923,26025,24726,105
Housing Units24,51025,86328,31729,174
Owner Occupied Units16,65017,434
Renter Occupied Units8,5978,671
Vacant Units3,0703,069

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Home Value

Kingsport20252030
Median Home Value$265,011$334,132
Average Home Value$281,162$363,153
<$50,000686543
$50,000 - $99,9991,495808
$100,000 - $149,9991,867969
$150,000 - $199,9991,9321,157
$200,000 - $249,9991,6741,384
$250,000 - $299,9992,2352,232
$300,000 - $399,9993,9034,758
$400,000 - $499,9991,5322,632
$500,000 - $749,9991,0142,134
$1,000,000 +49173

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later1,623
2000-20092,191
1990-19993,268
1980-19893,630
1970-19793,930
1960-19693,446
1950-19594,269
1940-19493,139
1939 or Before1,998

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Income

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Income

Kingsport20252030
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

Kingsport2025
<$15,0003,191
$15,000 - $24,9992,497
$25,000 - $34,9992,499
$35,000 - $49,9993,559
$50,000 - $74,9994,159
$75,000 - $99,9992,516
$100,000 - $149,9993,682
$150,000 - $199,9991,357
$200,000+1,787

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Employees

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Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees49,213
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt3
Mining6
Utilities103
Construction893
Manufacturing9,855
Wholesale Trade899
  
Retail Trade5,771
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers1,093
Furn & Home Furnish Str82
Electronics & Appl Store38
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip566
Food & Beverage Stores1,363
Health/Pers Care Stores515
Gasoline Stations172
Clothing/Accessory Store234
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music523
General Merchandise Str1,185
  
Transportation/Warehouse924
Information808
  
Finance & Insurance1,955
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn1,356
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv249
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other350
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing851
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,849
Legal Services416
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises120
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt468
Educational Services6,999
HealthCare/Social Assist9,280
Arts/Entertainment/Rec530
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs4,341
Accommodation353
Food Srv/Drinking Places3,988
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,883
Auto Repair/Maintenance407
Public Administration Emp1,660

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Educational Attainment (25+)

Kingsport2025
<9th Grade1,246
Some High School2,310
GED2,007
Graduated High School11,200
Some College/No Degree7,498
Associates Degree4,826
Bachelor's Degree7,778
Graduate Degree5,072

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses2,576
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus2
Utilities Bus4
Construction Bus120
Manufacturing Bus71
Wholesale Trade Bus85
  
Retail Trade Bus419
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus72
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus12
Electronics & Appl Store Bus13
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus25
Food & Beverage Stores Bus64
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus63
Gasoline Stations Bus36
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus30
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus63
General Merchandise Str Bus41
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus38
Information Bus34
  
Finance & Insurance Bus193
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus91
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus35
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus67
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus129
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus191
Legal Services Bus55
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus55
Educational Services Bus61
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus371
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus45
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus221
Accommodation Bus20
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus201
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus389
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus64
Public Administration Bus87

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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