La Follette is a city located in Campbell County Tennessee. La Follette has a 2024 population of 7,185. La Follette is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -3.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,412 in 2020.
The average household income in La Follette is $50,331 with a poverty rate of 31.37%. The median age in La Follette is 38.5 years: 40.1 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Follette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,787 | 92.35% |
| Two or more races | 383 | 5.21% |
| Other race | 131 | 1.78% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,105 | 2.26 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Non Family | 1,202 | 1.41 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Female | 838 | 2.65 | 15.9 | 84.1 |
| Married | 812 | 3.08 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 253 | 2.4 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
38.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 703 | 14.03% |
| Associates Degree | 239 | 4.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 202 | 4.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 1.44% |
| High School Graduate | 2,519 | 50.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 407 | 8.12% |
| Some College | 870 | 17.36% |
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 | 4,603 | 3,652 | 269 |
| Hispanic | 239 | 137 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 200 | 137 | 5 |
| Other Race | 131 | 62 | 0 |
| Black | 26 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,852 | $95,994 | $40,144 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,577 | $0 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $27,807 | $29,615 | $25,426 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,106 | $33,859 | $20,370 |
| Overall | $28,454 | $34,953 | $24,167 |
| Some College | $26,953 | $39,034 | $22,243 |
$28,454
Average Earnings
$34,953
Average Male
$24,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.43% of La Follette residents speak only English, while 1.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,376 | 2,050 | 32.15% |
| Multiple | 279 | 94 | 33.69% |
| Hispanic | 343 | 92 | 26.82% |
| Asian | 19 | 6 | 31.58% |
31.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.1%
Male Poverty Rate
32.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Follette is Multiple, with 33.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Follette is Hispanic, with 26.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.59% |
| High School | 32.43% |
| Some College | 11.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 86.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 13.32% |
| Male Employed | 9.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,052 | $55,788 |
| Households | $35,705 | $50,331 |
| Married Families | $62,045 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,219 | $34,861 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
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
345
Number of Veterans
345
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Vietnam | 104 |
| Second Gulf War | 97 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 329 | 6.07% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 7.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.5%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
12.5%
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
70.06%
Born in La Follette
98.38%
Native Born
1.62%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
98.38% of La Follette residents were born in the United States, with 70.06% having been born in Tennessee. 0.99% 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 | 6,901 | -57 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 6,958 | -57 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 7,015 | -56 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 7,071 | -57 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 7,128 | -57 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 7,185 | -57 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 7,242 | 70 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 7,172 | -154 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 7,326 | -86 | -1.16% |
| 2020 | 7,412 | 741 | 11.11% |
| 2019 | 6,671 | -98 | -1.45% |
| 2018 | 6,769 | -90 | -1.31% |
| 2017 | 6,859 | -80 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 6,939 | -71 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 7,010 | -92 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 7,102 | -117 | -1.62% |
| 2013 | 7,219 | -99 | -1.35% |
| 2012 | 7,318 | -70 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 7,388 | -82 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 7,470 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,926 | 734 | 10.21% |
| 1990 | 7,192 | -1,006 | -12.27% |
| 1980 | 8,198 | 1,296 | 18.78% |
| 1970 | 6,902 | 698 | 11.25% |
| 1960 | 6,204 | 407 | 7.02% |
| 1950 | 5,797 | 1,787 | 44.56% |
| 1940 | 4,010 | 1,373 | 52.07% |
| 1930 | 2,637 | -419 | -13.71% |
| 1920 | 3,056 | 240 | 8.52% |
| 1910 | 2,816 | -4,085 | -59.19% |