Grainger County, Tennessee's estimated 2024 population is 25,177 with a growth rate of 2.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Grainger County, Tennessee is the 60th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 22,718 and has seen a growth of 10.82% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,657 | 496 | 1.83% |
| 2028 | 27,161 | 496 | 1.86% |
| 2027 | 26,665 | 496 | 1.9% |
| 2026 | 26,169 | 496 | 1.93% |
| 2025 | 25,673 | 496 | 1.97% |
| 2024 | 25,177 | 496 | 2.01% |
| 2023 | 24,681 | 496 | 2.05% |
| 2022 | 24,185 | 385 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 23,800 | 231 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 23,569 | 163 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 23,406 | 246 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 23,160 | 41 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 23,119 | 27 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 23,092 | 245 | 1.07% |
| 2015 | 22,847 | -10 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 22,857 | 124 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 22,733 | 51 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 22,682 | -66 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 22,748 | 30 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 22,718 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 17,095 | 344 | 2.05% |
| 1980 | 16,751 | 2,803 | 20.1% |
| 1970 | 13,948 | 1,442 | 11.53% |
| 1960 | 12,506 | -580 | -4.43% |
| 1950 | 13,086 | -1,270 | -8.85% |
| 1940 | 14,356 | 1,619 | 12.71% |
| 1930 | 12,737 | -632 | -4.73% |
| 1920 | 13,369 | -519 | -3.74% |
| 1910 | 13,888 | -1,624 | -10.47% |
| 1900 | 15,512 | 2,316 | 17.55% |
| 1890 | 13,196 | 812 | 6.56% |
| 1880 | 12,384 | -37 | -0.3% |
| 1870 | 12,421 | 1,459 | 13.31% |
| 1860 | 10,962 | -1,408 | -11.38% |
| 1850 | 12,370 | 1,798 | 17.01% |
| 1840 | 10,572 | 506 | 5.03% |
| 1830 | 10,066 | 2,415 | 31.56% |
| 1820 | 7,651 | 1,254 | 19.6% |
| 1810 | 6,397 | -970 | -13.17% |
| 1800 | 7,367 | -20,290 | -73.36% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,978 | 96.03% |
| Two or more races | 460 | 1.92% |
| Black or African American | 269 | 1.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 112 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.17% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.14% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,566 | 2.49 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 4,925 | 3.1 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 3,192 | 1.16 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Female | 1,072 | 3.28 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Male | 377 | 3.47 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,839 | 10.48% |
| Associates Degree | 1,142 | 6.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,500 | 8.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,121 | 6.39% |
| High School Graduate | 7,473 | 42.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 999 | 5.69% |
| Some College | 3,482 | 19.83% |
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 | 16,513 | 13,876 | 2,383 |
| Hispanic | 496 | 340 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 246 | 237 | 71 |
| Black | 165 | 156 | 21 |
| Islander | 112 | 112 | 112 |
| Native American | 38 | 30 | 4 |
| Asian | 34 | 23 | 9 |
| Other Race | 29 | 21 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,490 | $62,614 | $47,075 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,813 | $100,909 | $53,768 |
| High School Graduate | $31,537 | $41,307 | $24,159 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,278 | $40,737 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,963 | $44,082 | $30,939 |
| Some College | $34,271 | $37,068 | $31,058 |
$36,963
Average Earnings
$44,082
Average Male
$30,939
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.76% of Grainger County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,105 | 3,333 | 15.08% |
| Multiple | 451 | 217 | 48.12% |
| Hispanic | 840 | 215 | 25.6% |
| Black | 247 | 160 | 64.78% |
| Other | 35 | 13 | 37.14% |
| Asian | 34 | 4 | 11.76% |
| Native | 41 | 4 | 9.76% |
16.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
13%
Male Poverty Rate
19.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grainger County, Tennessee is Black, with 64.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grainger County, Tennessee is Native, with 9.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.18% |
| High School | 15.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.72% |
| Some College | 7.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.31% |
| Female Employed | 7.65% |
| Male Employed | 4.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,264 | $85,095 |
| Households | $51,351 | $68,952 |
| Married Families | $77,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,990 | $32,508 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
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
1,414
Number of Veterans
1,291
Male Veterans
123
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 716 |
| First Gulf War | 255 |
| Second Gulf War | 200 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 466 |
| 75+ | 398 |
| 55 to 64 | 267 |
| 35 to 54 | 211 |
| 18 to 34 | 72 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,373 | 7.44% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 9.72% |
| Black | 7 | 3.55% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 3 | 7.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
65.68%
Born in Grainger County, Tennessee
97.62%
Native Born
2.38%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
1.24%
Naturalized
97.62% of Grainger County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 65.68% having been born in Tennessee. 1.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.