Campbell County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Campbell County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 39,568. It is the 40th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Campbell County is 44.2 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Campbell County is $50,260. This is 25% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $169,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Campbell County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.9%.