Loudon County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Loudon County, Tennessee has a population of 56,996, the 26th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $80,296 and the median home value is $292,600. The poverty rate is 12.6%.
Loudon County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 | 10,681 | $60,480 | 20.1% | $214,300 |
| Tellico Village | 6,901 | $98,214 | 2.6% | $484,900 |
| Loudon | 6,235 | $58,810 | 16.2% | $220,900 |
| Greenback | 1,631 | $83,750 | 12.3% | $262,700 |
| Rarity Bay | 728 | $82,143 | 4.7% | $654,500 |
| Philadelphia | 722 | $68,618 | 10.0% | $118,800 |
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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. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Loudon County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 56,996, making it the 26th most populous county in Tennessee.
What is the median income in Loudon County?
The median household income in Loudon County is $80,296 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.
How many cities are in Loudon County, Tennessee?
Loudon County contains 6 Census-designated places.