Lenoir City is a city located in Loudon County Tennessee. Lenoir City has a 2024 population of 12,294. Lenoir City is currently growing at a rate of 4.59% annually and its population has increased by 21.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,134 in 2020.
The average household income in Lenoir City is $62,973 with a poverty rate of 17.89%. The median age in Lenoir City is 35.9 years: 32.2 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lenoir City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,927 | 86.75% |
| Two or more races | 935 | 9.09% |
| Other race | 316 | 3.07% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,826 | 2.69 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Married | 1,596 | 3.74 | 68 | 32 |
| Non Family | 1,389 | 1.16 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Female | 574 | 3.39 | 54 | 46 |
| Male | 267 | 2.84 | 5.6 | 94.4 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 386 | 5.88% |
| Associates Degree | 512 | 7.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 897 | 13.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 513 | 7.82% |
| High School Graduate | 2,592 | 39.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 384 | 5.85% |
| Some College | 1,277 | 19.46% |
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 | 5,390 | 5,054 | 1,207 |
| Hispanic | 837 | 403 | 176 |
| 2+ Races | 461 | 216 | 32 |
| Other Race | 244 | 166 | 0 |
| Black | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 5 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 27.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,192 | $55,810 | $31,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,829 | $77,596 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,770 | $45,273 | $28,696 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,639 | $26,764 | $23,554 |
| Overall | $36,827 | $47,128 | $29,343 |
| Some College | $41,394 | $60,135 | $33,160 |
$36,827
Average Earnings
$47,128
Average Male
$29,343
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.95% of Lenoir City residents speak only English, while 16.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,814 | 1,572 | 20.12% |
| Hispanic | 2,086 | 254 | 12.18% |
| Multiple | 935 | 231 | 24.71% |
| Other | 316 | 34 | 10.76% |
17.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.84%
Male Poverty Rate
20.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lenoir City is Multiple, with 24.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lenoir City is Other, with 10.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.49% |
| Some College | 17.05% |
| High School | 15.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.13% |
| Female Employed | 11.62% |
| Male Employed | 6.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,171 | $70,915 |
| Households | $53,100 | $62,973 |
| Married Families | $68,636 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $44,414 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
623
Number of Veterans
554
Male Veterans
69
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 304 |
| First Gulf War | 213 |
| Vietnam | 148 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 187 |
| 35 to 54 | 181 |
| 75+ | 124 |
| 65 to 74 | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 433 | 6.42% |
| Other Race | 120 | 49.18% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 6.99% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 13.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
4%
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
67.61%
Born in Lenoir City
92.08%
Native Born
7.92%
Foreign Born
6.82%
Non Citizen
1.1%
Naturalized
92.08% of Lenoir City residents were born in the United States, with 67.61% having been born in Tennessee. 6.82% 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 | 14,994 | 540 | 3.74% |
| 2028 | 14,454 | 540 | 3.88% |
| 2027 | 13,914 | 540 | 4.04% |
| 2026 | 13,374 | 540 | 4.21% |
| 2025 | 12,834 | 540 | 4.39% |
| 2024 | 12,294 | 540 | 4.59% |
| 2023 | 11,754 | 458 | 4.05% |
| 2022 | 11,296 | 919 | 8.86% |
| 2021 | 10,377 | 243 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 10,134 | 866 | 9.34% |
| 2019 | 9,268 | 35 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 9,233 | 77 | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 9,156 | 134 | 1.49% |
| 2016 | 9,022 | 80 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 8,942 | 50 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 8,892 | 32 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 8,860 | 80 | 0.91% |
| 2012 | 8,780 | 131 | 1.51% |
| 2011 | 8,649 | 67 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 8,582 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,819 | 672 | 10.93% |
| 1990 | 6,147 | 701 | 12.87% |
| 1980 | 5,446 | 122 | 2.29% |
| 1970 | 5,324 | 345 | 6.93% |
| 1960 | 4,979 | -180 | -3.49% |
| 1950 | 5,159 | 786 | 17.97% |
| 1940 | 4,373 | -97 | -2.17% |
| 1930 | 4,470 | 260 | 6.18% |
| 1920 | 4,210 | 818 | 24.12% |
| 1910 | 3,392 | -11,602 | -77.38% |