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

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Regional Profile 486,167 514,720 530,589 535,490

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 23,989
5-9 26,063
10-14 27,578
15-19 30,991
20-24 30,776
25-29 31,723
30-34 32,900
35-39 31,091
40-44 30,351
45-49 31,222
50-54 35,719
55-59 35,695
60-64 37,522
65-69 36,664
70-74 32,032
75-79 25,983
80-84 17,077
85+ 13,213
18+ 435,682
Median Age 45

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Race

Regional Profile 2025
Total 530,589.00
White Alone 89.63%
Black Alone 2.44%
American Indian Alone 0.31%
Asian Alone 0.93%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.03%
Some Other Race 1.42%
Two or More Races 5.24%
Hispanic Origin 3.37%
Diversity Index 24.60

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 201,874 216,260 228,357 232,330
Housing Units 220,945 243,912 256,125 260,030
Owner Occupied Units 164,419 170,005
Renter Occupied Units 63,938 62,325
Vacant Units 27,768 27,700

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Home Value

Regional Profile 2025 2030
Median Home Value $246,661 $334,592
Average Home Value $295,214 $402,050
<$50,000 11,974 10,384
$50,000 - $99,999 12,905 7,282
$100,000 - $149,999 17,180 8,435
$150,000 - $199,999 21,686 12,179
$200,000 - $249,999 19,786 14,750
$250,000 - $299,999 19,973 19,095
$300,000 - $399,999 28,917 37,227
$400,000 - $499,999 13,355 21,804
$500,000 - $749,999 12,029 23,729
$1,000,000 + 1,597 4,387

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 17,024
2000-2009 32,166
1990-1999 41,185
1980-1989 31,103
1970-1979 38,790
1960-1969 26,696
1950-1959 25,132
1940-1949 14,855
1939 or Before 21,784

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Income

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Income

Regional Profile 2025 2030
Median Household $58,912 $66,888
Average Household $81,696 $92,160
Per Capita $35,219 $40,041

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Household Income

Regional Profile 2025
<$15,000 25,131
$15,000 - $24,999 21,235
$25,000 - $34,999 21,263
$35,000 - $49,999 29,394
$50,000 - $74,999 40,546
$75,000 - $99,999 30,205
$100,000 - $149,999 33,023
$150,000 - $199,999 12,800
$200,000+ 14,760

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Employees

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Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 234,777
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 585
Mining 290
Utilities 1,011
Construction 9,563
Manufacturing 27,559
Wholesale Trade 10,098
   
Retail Trade 32,601
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 4,694
Furn & Home Furnish Str 904
Electronics & Appl Store 319
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 4,104
Food & Beverage Stores 7,109
Health/Pers Care Stores 2,400
Gasoline Stations 1,073
Clothing/Accessory Store 3,252
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 2,510
General Merchandise Str 6,236
   
Transportation/Warehouse 3,657
Information 3,027
   
Finance & Insurance 6,022
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 3,713
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 960
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 1,349
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 3,467
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 14,671
Legal Services 1,336
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 308
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 5,785
Educational Services 20,246
HealthCare/Social Assist 44,208
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 3,989
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 20,331
Accommodation 2,061
Food Srv/Drinking Places 18,270
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 11,859
Auto Repair/Maintenance 1,739
Public Administration Emp 15,370

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Educational Attainment (25+)

Regional Profile 2025
<9th Grade 13,475
Some High School 23,634
GED 25,681
Graduated High School 110,539
Some College/No Degree 70,735
Associates Degree 39,758
Bachelor's Degree 65,983
Graduate Degree 41,387

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 16,020
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 79
Mining Bus 29
Utilities Bus 45
Construction Bus 1,088
Manufacturing Bus 544
Wholesale Trade Bus 505
   
Retail Trade Bus 2,546
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 443
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 98
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 56
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 199
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 402
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 299
Gasoline Stations Bus 185
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 190
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 397
General Merchandise Str Bus 279
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 312
Information Bus 226
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 943
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 477
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 179
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 287
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 687
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 1,005
Legal Services Bus 239
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 12
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 478
Educational Services Bus 409
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 1,678
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 333
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 1,303
Accommodation Bus 181
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 1,122
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 2,667
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 406
Public Administration Bus 829

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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