Roane County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Roane County, Tennessee has a population of 55,208, the 30th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $71,885 and the median home value is $232,900. The poverty rate is 12.0%.

Roane County Quick Facts

Population 55,208

Median Household Income $71,88590% MOE ±$3,521

Median Home Value $232,90090% MOE ±$8,429

Poverty Rate 12.0%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.9%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 47.3 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 78.1%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.1%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.7%

Cities/Places 4

Population 55,208 30th of 95

Median Income $71,885 3% higher than state

Poverty Rate 12.0%

Unemployment 4.9%

How Roane 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	53,075	55,208	+4.0%
Median household income	$65,679	$71,885	+9.4%
Median home value¹	$184,975	$232,900	+25.9%
Median gross rent	$827	$785	No clear change (-5.1%)

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

Median Household Income

Roane

$71,885

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Roane

$232,900

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.1%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 27.6%

$100K+ 35.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

5.3%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

9.8%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

7.6%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

54.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.1%

Renter 21.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $785/mo 13.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.7%

18-34

17.7%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

29.6%

75+

9.5%

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 Roane County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Kingston	6,224	$71,675	7.1%	$220,000
Harriman	6,090	$44,653	21.2%	$153,200
Rockwood	5,566	$47,791	22.1%	$128,700
Midtown	1,369	$61,154	8.3%	$218,000

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Population Overview

Roane County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 55,208. It is the 30th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roane County is 47.3 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Roane County is $71,885. This is 3% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $232,900. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Roane County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Roane 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 Roane County, Tennessee?

Roane County has a population of 55,208, making it the 30th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Roane County?

The median household income in Roane County is $71,885 with a poverty rate of 12.0%.

How many cities are in Roane County, Tennessee?

Roane County contains 4 Census-designated places.