Rogersville is a town located in Hawkins County Tennessee. Rogersville has a 2024 population of 4,623. It is also the county seat of Hawkins County. Rogersville is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,663 in 2020.
The average household income in Rogersville is $61,210 with a poverty rate of 20.12%. The median age in Rogersville is 41.8 years: 37.6 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rogersville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,336 | 93.65% |
| Black or African American | 151 | 3.26% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,784 | 2.38 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Non Family | 754 | 1.12 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Married | 581 | 3.22 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Female | 234 | 3.23 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Male | 215 | 3.57 | 11.2 | 88.8 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
49.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 308 | 9.59% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 3.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 451 | 14.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 181 | 5.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,470 | 45.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 171 | 5.32% |
| Some College | 519 | 16.15% |
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 | 3,030 | 2,613 | 632 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| Black | 75 | 21 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 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 20.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,294 | $68,832 | $39,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,711 | $0 | $113,231 |
| High School Graduate | $38,088 | $40,804 | $16,570 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,894 | $41,937 | $31,987 |
| Some College | $40,162 | $41,895 | $29,615 |
$40,894
Average Earnings
$41,937
Average Male
$31,987
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.07% of Rogersville residents speak only English, while 1.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,969 | 753 | 18.97% |
| Multiple | 104 | 95 | 91.35% |
20.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.06%
Male Poverty Rate
24.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rogersville is Multiple, with 91.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rogersville is White, with 18.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.96% |
| High School | 21.34% |
| Some College | 17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.24% |
| Female Employed | 11.16% |
| Male Employed | 4.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,349 | $74,174 |
| Households | $45,797 | $61,210 |
| Married Families | $105,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,102 | $35,594 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
303
Number of Veterans
250
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| Vietnam | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 123 |
| 75+ | 121 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 296 | 8.38% |
| Black | 7 | 5.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%
Employment Rate
10.6%
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
73.91%
Born in Rogersville
98.68%
Native Born
1.32%
Foreign Born
1.32%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.68% of Rogersville residents were born in the United States, with 73.91% having been born in Tennessee. 1.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,573 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 4,583 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 4,593 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 4,603 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 4,613 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 4,623 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 4,633 | 34 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 4,599 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 4,614 | -49 | -1.05% |
| 2020 | 4,663 | 284 | 6.49% |
| 2019 | 4,379 | -34 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 4,413 | -24 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 4,437 | -45 | -1% |
| 2016 | 4,482 | 32 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 4,450 | -24 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 4,474 | -34 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 4,508 | -25 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 4,533 | 34 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 4,499 | 48 | 1.08% |
| 2010 | 4,451 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,240 | 91 | 2.19% |
| 1990 | 4,149 | -219 | -5.01% |
| 1980 | 4,368 | 323 | 7.99% |
| 1970 | 4,045 | 924 | 29.61% |
| 1960 | 3,121 | 576 | 22.63% |
| 1950 | 2,545 | -2,028 | -44.35% |