Sewanee is a CDP located in Franklin County Tennessee. Sewanee has a 2024 population of 3,024. Sewanee is currently growing at a rate of 1.72% annually and its population has increased by 15.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,625 in 2020.
The average household income in Sewanee is $148,778 with a poverty rate of 11.54%. The median age in Sewanee is 21.6 years: 21.9 years for males, and 21.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sewanee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,646 | 90.55% |
| Two or more races | 145 | 4.96% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 46 | 1.57% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 528 | 2.12 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 341 | 2.53 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 172 | 1.26 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Female | 10 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 3.6 | 100 | 0 |
2.5
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
80.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 5.43% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 332 | 36.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 370 | 40.17% |
| High School Graduate | 83 | 9.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.11% |
| Some College | 85 | 9.23% |
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 | 814 | 763 | 611 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 70 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,397 | $0 | $56,926 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,856 | $73,141 | $115,368 |
| High School Graduate | $31,761 | $0 | $31,023 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,608 | $50,667 | $56,351 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$55,608
Average Earnings
$50,667
Average Male
$56,351
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.85% of Sewanee residents speak only English, while 4.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 924 | 120 | 12.99% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 9 | 8.74% |
11.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.64%
Male Poverty Rate
11.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sewanee is White, with 12.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sewanee is Hispanic, with 8.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 31.76% |
| High School | 12.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,097 | $193,967 |
| Households | $77,105 | $148,778 |
| Married Families | $129,618 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,500 | $54,571 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
20.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 18 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 2.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
22.83%
Born in Sewanee
95.48%
Native Born
4.52%
Foreign Born
3.11%
Non Citizen
1.4%
Naturalized
95.48% of Sewanee residents were born in the United States, with 22.83% having been born in Tennessee. 3.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,024 | 51 | 1.72% |
| 2023 | 2,973 | 51 | 1.75% |
| 2022 | 2,922 | 271 | 10.22% |
| 2021 | 2,651 | 26 | 0.99% |
| 2020 | 2,625 | 120 | 4.79% |
| 2019 | 2,505 | 153 | 6.51% |
| 2018 | 2,352 | -25 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 2,377 | -126 | -5.03% |
| 2016 | 2,503 | -139 | -5.26% |
| 2015 | 2,642 | -42 | -1.56% |
| 2014 | 2,684 | -227 | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 2,911 | -48 | -1.62% |
| 2012 | 2,959 | 178 | 6.4% |
| 2011 | 2,781 | 470 | 20.34% |
| 2010 | 2,311 | 0 | 0% |