Loudon County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Loudon County, Tennessee has a population of 58,580, the 25th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $84,185 and the median home value is $348,000. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Loudon County Quick Facts

Population 58,580

Median Household Income $84,18590% MOE ±$3,910

Median Home Value $348,00090% MOE ±$16,832

Poverty Rate 12.6%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.8%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 48.8 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 80.3%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.4%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.6%

Cities/Places 6

Population 58,580 25th of 95

Median Income $84,185 21% higher than state

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment 2.8%

How Loudon 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	52,340	58,580	+11.9%
Median household income	$71,461	$84,185	+17.8%
Median home value¹	$273,832	$348,000	+27.1%
Median gross rent	$987	$1,062	No clear change (+7.6%)

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

Median Household Income

Loudon

$84,185

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Loudon

$348,000

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.0%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 29.6%

$100K+ 41.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

13.2%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

7.7%

$200K+

11.2%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

54.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.3%

Renter 19.7%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,062/mo 15.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.0%

18-34

16.1%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

31.6%

75+

11.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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 Loudon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lenoir City	11,110	$67,259	17.0%	$252,400
Tellico Village	7,414	$106,875	3.3%	$517,200
Loudon	6,432	$53,650	18.5%	$244,200
Greenback	1,378	$72,961	9.9%	$286,100
Rarity Bay	757	$84,861	1.2%	$706,000
Philadelphia	684	$68,679	13.9%	$105,600

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Population Overview

Loudon County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 58,580. It is the 25th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Loudon County is 48.8 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.3% 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 $84,185. This is 21% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $348,000. Housing costs are 21% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Loudon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.4%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Loudon 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 Loudon County, Tennessee?

Loudon County has a population of 58,580, making it the 25th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Loudon County?

The median household income in Loudon County is $84,185 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.

How many cities are in Loudon County, Tennessee?

Loudon County contains 6 Census-designated places.