Kingsport is a city located in Sullivan County Tennessee. Kingsport has a 2024 population of 57,131. Kingsport is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 3.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55,422 in 2020.
The average household income in Kingsport is $79,333 with a poverty rate of 20.78%. The median age in Kingsport is 42.8 years: 41.3 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kingsport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,186 | 89.93% |
| Two or more races | 2,679 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,822 | 3.26% |
| Asian | 666 | 1.19% |
| Other race | 403 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,674 | 2.23 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 10,221 | 1.18 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Married | 9,700 | 2.95 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Female | 3,845 | 3.03 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Male | 908 | 2.94 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,379 | 5.96% |
| Associates Degree | 3,877 | 9.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,548 | 18.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,818 | 12.06% |
| High School Graduate | 12,079 | 30.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,367 | 3.42% |
| Some College | 7,869 | 19.7% |
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 | 36,715 | 33,505 | 11,699 |
| Black | 1,286 | 1,118 | 128 |
| Hispanic | 876 | 666 | 146 |
| 2+ Races | 858 | 657 | 174 |
| Asian | 413 | 347 | 233 |
| Other Race | 308 | 212 | 80 |
| Native American | 37 | 32 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.26%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,221 | $69,435 | $39,130 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,614 | $88,024 | $59,781 |
| High School Graduate | $32,051 | $39,455 | $24,991 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,246 | $25,811 | $21,875 |
| Overall | $41,955 | $52,776 | $34,964 |
| Some College | $40,108 | $48,943 | $33,630 |
$41,955
Average Earnings
$52,776
Average Male
$34,964
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.02% of Kingsport residents speak only English, while 2.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49,049 | 9,371 | 19.11% |
| Multiple | 2,671 | 978 | 36.62% |
| Black | 1,762 | 700 | 39.73% |
| Hispanic | 1,696 | 479 | 28.24% |
| Other | 403 | 143 | 35.48% |
| Native | 46 | 28 | 60.87% |
| Asian | 666 | 25 | 3.75% |
20.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.16%
Male Poverty Rate
22.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kingsport is Native, with 60.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kingsport is Asian, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.91% |
| High School | 20.3% |
| Some College | 13.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.6% |
| Female Employed | 11.14% |
| Male Employed | 6.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,943 | $99,298 |
| Households | $50,436 | $79,333 |
| Married Families | $91,913 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,559 | $48,321 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
4,073
Number of Veterans
3,729
Male Veterans
344
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,554 |
| First Gulf War | 1,124 |
| Second Gulf War | 582 |
| Korea | 324 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,356 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,103 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,015 |
| 55 to 64 | 457 |
| 18 to 34 | 142 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,792 | 9.34% |
| Black | 210 | 15.08% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 8.37% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 3.4% |
| Other Race | 22 | 6.34% |
| Native American | 5 | 13.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
61.06%
Born in Kingsport
97.37%
Native Born
2.63%
Foreign Born
1.29%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
97.37% of Kingsport residents were born in the United States, with 61.06% having been born in Tennessee. 1.29% 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 | 59,268 | 428 | 0.73% |
| 2028 | 58,840 | 427 | 0.73% |
| 2027 | 58,413 | 427 | 0.74% |
| 2026 | 57,986 | 428 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 57,558 | 427 | 0.75% |
| 2024 | 57,131 | 427 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 56,704 | 589 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 56,115 | 511 | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 55,604 | 182 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 55,422 | 1,241 | 2.29% |
| 2019 | 54,181 | 98 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 54,083 | 508 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 53,575 | 978 | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 52,597 | -215 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 52,812 | -56 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 52,868 | 16 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 52,852 | 89 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 52,763 | -178 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 52,941 | -23 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 52,964 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 44,905 | 8,540 | 23.48% |
| 1990 | 36,365 | 4,338 | 13.54% |
| 1980 | 32,027 | 89 | 0.28% |
| 1970 | 31,938 | 5,624 | 21.37% |
| 1960 | 26,314 | 6,743 | 34.45% |
| 1950 | 19,571 | 5,167 | 35.87% |
| 1940 | 14,404 | 2,490 | 20.9% |
| 1930 | 11,914 | 6,222 | 109.31% |
| 1920 | 5,692 | -53,576 | -90.4% |