Campbell County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Campbell County, Tennessee has a population of 39,761, the 40th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $51,557 and the median home value is $186,500. The poverty rate is 18.5%.

Campbell County Quick Facts

Population 39,761

Median Household Income $51,55790% MOE ±$3,039

Median Home Value $186,50090% MOE ±$13,322

Poverty Rate 18.5%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.0%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 44.2 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 69.2%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.7%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.5%

Cities/Places 5

Population 39,761 40th of 95

Median Income $51,557 26% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.5%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Campbell County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	39,797	39,761	-0.1%
Median household income	$48,986	$51,557	No clear change (+5.2%)
Median home value¹	$128,486	$186,500	+45.2%
Median gross rent	$756	$716	No clear change (-5.2%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Campbell

$51,557

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Campbell

$186,500

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.5%

$25K-$50K 22.9%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 20.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

7.3%

$15K-$20K

6.4%

$20K-$25K

6.3%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

4.6%

$150K-$200K

3.7%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

51.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.2%

Renter 30.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $716/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

26.4%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Campbell County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
La Follette	7,273	$37,581	28.2%	$138,900
Jacksboro	2,650	$68,750	12.7%	$236,500
Caryville	2,073	$56,394	18.4%	$200,500
Jellico	1,855	$41,467	27.7%	$127,300
Fincastle	1,374	$51,591	18.6%	$215,300

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Population Overview

Campbell County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 39,761. It is the 40th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

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 $51,557. This is 26% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $186,500. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Campbell County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Campbell County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Campbell County, Tennessee?

Campbell County has a population of 39,761, making it the 40th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Campbell County?

The median household income in Campbell County is $51,557 with a poverty rate of 18.5%.

How many cities are in Campbell County, Tennessee?

Campbell County contains 5 Census-designated places.