Loudon County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Loudon County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 56,996. It is the 26th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Loudon County is 48.7 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Loudon County is $80,296. This is 20% higher than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $292,600. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Loudon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.0%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 88.9%.