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

Population2000201020242029
Regional Profile486,166514,720528,223532,868

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Age

Population2024
0-424,141
5-926,703
10-1428,082
15-1931,590
20-2432,364
25-2930,242
30-3431,243
35-3929,962
40-4430,008
45-4930,935
50-5436,148
55-5936,083
60-6438,294
65-6936,113
70-7431,394
75-7925,578
80-8415,993
85+13,350
18+431,675
Median Age45

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Race

Regional Profile2024
Total528,223.00
White Alone89.84%
Black Alone2.44%
American Indian Alone0.3%
Asian Alone0.91%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race1.38%
Two or More Races5.1%
Hispanic Origin3.29%
Diversity Index24.10

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households201,873216,260225,440228,883
Housing Units220,944243,912253,488256,839
Owner Occupied Units161,953168,456
Renter Occupied Units63,48760,426
Vacant Units28,04827,956

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Home Value

Regional Profile20242029
Median Home Value$237,463$337,105
Average Home Value$284,130$400,844
<$50,00012,2418,651
$50,000 - $99,99914,4167,105
$100,000 - $149,99917,2517,388
$150,000 - $199,99921,08211,232
$200,000 - $249,99921,33616,146
$250,000 - $299,99918,74319,243
$300,000 - $399,99927,83038,977
$400,000 - $499,99912,38621,826
$500,000 - $749,99910,86022,951
$1,000,000 +1,1603,184

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later16,398
2000-200931,569
1990-199941,346
1980-198931,579
1970-197938,692
1960-196926,979
1950-195925,651
1940-194914,934
1939 or Before21,563

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Income

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Income

Regional Profile20242029
Median Household$57,495$68,218
Average Household$82,093$96,961
Per Capita$35,116$41,724

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Household Income

Regional Profile2024
<$15,00025,209
$15,000 - $24,99922,824
$25,000 - $34,99919,817
$35,000 - $49,99929,327
$50,000 - $74,99940,108
$75,000 - $99,99927,594
$100,000 - $149,99933,784
$150,000 - $199,99914,086
$200,000+12,690

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Employees

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Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees242,481
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt525
Mining685
Utilities965
Construction10,125
Manufacturing29,668
Wholesale Trade10,038
  
Retail Trade32,092
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers4,681
Furn & Home Furnish Str970
Electronics & Appl Store483
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip3,542
Food & Beverage Stores6,553
Health/Pers Care Stores2,553
Gasoline Stations991
Clothing/Accessory Store3,294
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music2,750
General Merchandise Str6,275
  
Transportation/Warehouse3,991
Information3,133
  
Finance & Insurance6,707
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn4,210
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv1,030
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other1,467
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing3,645
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv15,046
Legal Services1,201
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises301
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt5,724
Educational Services20,357
HealthCare/Social Assist45,873
Arts/Entertainment/Rec3,929
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs20,799
Accommodation1,952
Food Srv/Drinking Places18,847
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin12,970
Auto Repair/Maintenance1,754
Public Administration Emp15,235

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Educational Attainment (25+)

Regional Profile2024
<9th Grade11,782
Some High School23,065
GED26,277
Graduated High School109,116
Some College/No Degree73,433
Associates Degree36,642
Bachelor's Degree66,682
Graduate Degree38,346

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses16,221
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus80
Mining Bus30
Utilities Bus43
Construction Bus1,075
Manufacturing Bus561
Wholesale Trade Bus509
  
Retail Trade Bus2,570
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus450
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus109
Electronics & Appl Store Bus62
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus200
Food & Beverage Stores Bus399
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus304
Gasoline Stations Bus162
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus185
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus419
General Merchandise Str Bus280
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus330
Information Bus233
  
Finance & Insurance Bus986
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus507
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus173
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus306
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus684
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus1,036
Legal Services Bus241
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus11
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus461
Educational Services Bus411
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus1,678
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus331
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus1,276
Accommodation Bus177
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus1,099
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus2,734
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus418
Public Administration Bus863

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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