Roane County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Roane County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 54,403. It is the 30th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roane County is 47.4 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Roane County is $66,218. This is 1% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $212,300. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Roane County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 89.3%.