Etowah is a city located in McMinn County Tennessee. Etowah has a 2024 population of 3,719. Etowah is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually and its population has increased by 3.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,602 in 2020.
The average household income in Etowah is $61,745 with a poverty rate of 15.55%. The median age in Etowah is 42.1 years: 42.3 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Etowah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,877 | 79.45% |
| Two or more races | 517 | 14.28% |
| Black or African American | 225 | 6.21% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,473 | 2.34 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Non Family | 607 | 1.32 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Married | 594 | 3.06 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Female | 143 | 2.99 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Male | 129 | 3.07 | 99.2 | 0.8 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 8.34% |
| Associates Degree | 180 | 7.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 348 | 14.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 210 | 8.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,010 | 40.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 7.97% |
| Some College | 330 | 13.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,042 | 1,763 | 527 |
| Hispanic | 154 | 47 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 140 | 0 |
| Black | 142 | 128 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,524 | $0 | $47,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,875 | $0 | $80,625 |
| High School Graduate | $50,592 | $62,534 | $30,543 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,525 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,423 | $56,815 | $33,708 |
| Some College | $44,718 | $0 | $0 |
$44,423
Average Earnings
$56,815
Average Male
$33,708
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.74% of Etowah residents speak only English, while 4.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,466 | 273 | 11.07% |
| Multiple | 474 | 229 | 48.31% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 21 | 10.19% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
15.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.95%
Male Poverty Rate
21.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Etowah is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Etowah is Hispanic, with 10.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.78% |
| High School | 9.8% |
| Some College | 9.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.93% |
| Female Employed | 16.79% |
| Male Employed | 0.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,603 | $81,309 |
| Households | $43,614 | $61,745 |
| Married Families | $68,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,272 | $33,053 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
214
Number of Veterans
203
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| Vietnam | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 7.54% |
| Black | 23 | 16.2% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 6.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
42.4%
Employment Rate
18.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.7%
Born in Etowah
96.49%
Native Born
3.51%
Foreign Born
2.95%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
96.49% of Etowah residents were born in the United States, with 65.7% having been born in Tennessee. 2.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,866 | 30 | 0.78% |
| 2028 | 3,836 | 29 | 0.76% |
| 2027 | 3,807 | 29 | 0.77% |
| 2026 | 3,778 | 30 | 0.8% |
| 2025 | 3,748 | 29 | 0.78% |
| 2024 | 3,719 | 29 | 0.79% |
| 2023 | 3,690 | 45 | 1.23% |
| 2022 | 3,645 | 24 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 3,621 | 19 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 3,602 | 90 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 3,512 | 23 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 3,489 | 17 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 3,472 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 3,471 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3,471 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 3,488 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 3,481 | -11 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 3,492 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 3,496 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 3,494 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,663 | -152 | -3.98% |
| 1990 | 3,815 | 57 | 1.52% |
| 1980 | 3,758 | 22 | 0.59% |
| 1970 | 3,736 | 513 | 15.92% |
| 1960 | 3,223 | -38 | -1.17% |
| 1950 | 3,261 | -101 | -3% |
| 1940 | 3,362 | -847 | -20.12% |
| 1930 | 4,209 | 1,693 | 67.29% |
| 1920 | 2,516 | -1,350 | -34.92% |