Hohenwald is a city located in Lewis County Tennessee. Hohenwald has a 2024 population of 3,954. It is also the county seat of Lewis County. Hohenwald is currently growing at a rate of 1.59% annually and its population has increased by 6.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,705 in 2020.
The average household income in Hohenwald is $50,879 with a poverty rate of 20.41%. The median age in Hohenwald is 47.3 years: 42.9 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hohenwald was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,359 | 88.63% |
| Two or more races | 330 | 8.71% |
| Asian | 74 | 1.95% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,619 | 2.2 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 799 | 1.12 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Married | 714 | 3.37 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Male | 94 | 1.9 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 12 | 6.92 | 100 | 0 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
77.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 344 | 11.7% |
| Associates Degree | 280 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 317 | 10.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 1.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,014 | 34.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 4.08% |
| Some College | 820 | 27.89% |
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 | 2,657 | 2,245 | 344 |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 191 | 0 |
| Asian | 36 | 36 | 18 |
| Black | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,787 | $80,352 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,661 | $25,666 | $37,228 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $70,361 | $70,361 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,845 | $39,861 | $43,371 |
| Some College | $47,059 | $50,020 | $46,912 |
$42,845
Average Earnings
$39,861
Average Male
$43,371
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.42% of Hohenwald residents speak only English, while 2.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,251 | 744 | 22.89% |
20.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.23%
Male Poverty Rate
16.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hohenwald is White, with 22.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hohenwald is White, with 22.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.77% |
| High School | 18.86% |
| Some College | 18.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.84% |
| Male Employed | 11.64% |
| Female Employed | 3.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,181 | $69,263 |
| Households | $38,791 | $50,879 |
| Married Families | $70,291 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,781 | $32,011 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
158
Number of Veterans
158
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 5.57% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
9%
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
74.3%
Born in Hohenwald
98.52%
Native Born
1.48%
Foreign Born
1.48%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.52% of Hohenwald residents were born in the United States, with 74.3% having been born in Tennessee. 1.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,266 | 63 | 1.5% |
| 2028 | 4,203 | 62 | 1.5% |
| 2027 | 4,141 | 62 | 1.52% |
| 2026 | 4,079 | 63 | 1.57% |
| 2025 | 4,016 | 62 | 1.57% |
| 2024 | 3,954 | 62 | 1.59% |
| 2023 | 3,892 | 61 | 1.59% |
| 2022 | 3,831 | 40 | 1.06% |
| 2021 | 3,791 | 86 | 2.32% |
| 2020 | 3,705 | -121 | -3.16% |
| 2019 | 3,826 | 153 | 4.17% |
| 2018 | 3,673 | 13 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 3,660 | 34 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 3,626 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 3,622 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 3,625 | -48 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 3,673 | 7 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 3,666 | -61 | -1.64% |
| 2011 | 3,727 | -11 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 3,738 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,754 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 1990 | 3,760 | -162 | -4.13% |
| 1980 | 3,922 | 537 | 15.86% |
| 1970 | 3,385 | -881 | -20.65% |