Valley Forge is a CDP located in Carter County Tennessee. Valley Forge has a 2024 population of 2,382. Valley Forge is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 31.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Valley Forge is $73,069 with a poverty rate of 27.96%. The median age in Valley Forge is 54.4 years: 45.4 years for males, and 55.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Valley Forge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,027 | 99.27% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 959 | 2.13 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Married | 509 | 2.36 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 345 | 1.27 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 105 | 3.87 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.55
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
85.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 123 | 7.28% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 8.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 4.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 3.43% |
| High School Graduate | 923 | 54.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 5.38% |
| Some College | 279 | 16.51% |
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 | 1,617 | 1,404 | 136 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,557 | $48,028 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,225 | $32,813 | $36,210 |
| Some College | $34,773 | $29,151 | $38,214 |
$35,225
Average Earnings
$32,813
Average Male
$36,210
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.32% of Valley Forge residents speak only English, while 2.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,969 | 562 | 28.54% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 6 | 8.7% |
| Multiple | 14 | 3 | 21.43% |
27.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.57%
Male Poverty Rate
26.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Valley Forge is White, with 28.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Valley Forge is Hispanic, with 8.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 31.62% |
| Some College | 20.38% |
| High School | 14.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.17% |
| Male Employed | 18.55% |
| Female Employed | 2.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,947 | $98,724 |
| Households | $47,557 | $73,069 |
| Married Families | $57,773 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,544 | $26,608 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
182
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Korea | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 9.57% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 78.57% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 15.94% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
66.21%
Born in Valley Forge
97.45%
Native Born
2.55%
Foreign Born
2.55%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.45% of Valley Forge residents were born in the United States, with 66.21% having been born in Tennessee. 2.55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,382 | 170 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 2,212 | 170 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 2,042 | 21 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 2,021 | 216 | 11.97% |
| 2020 | 1,805 | 0 | 0% |