Rogersville, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

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

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rogersville, Tennessee had a total population of 4,647, the 120th largest town in Tennessee, with a median household income of $47,500, which is 32% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.7%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 32% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Unemployment rate of 9.9% is notably above the national average.

Rogersville Quick Facts

Population 4,64790% MOE ±16

Median Household Income $47,50090% MOE ±$3,401

Median Home Value $192,80090% MOE ±$42,460

Poverty Rate 15.7%90% MOE ±9.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 9.9%90% MOE ±9.3 pts

Median Age 37.5 years90% MOE ±2.2 years

Homeownership Rate 54.4%90% MOE ±8.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%90% MOE ±6.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.2%

Diversity Index 8/100

Population 4,647 120th of 502

Median Income $47,500 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 15.7% 26% higher than national

Median Home Value $192,800 average

How Rogersville 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	4,437	4,647	+4.7%
Median household income	$48,233	$47,500	No clear change (-1.5%)
Median home value¹	$172,914	$192,800	No clear change (+11.5%)
Median gross rent	$732	$627	No clear change (-14.4%)

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

How Rogersville Compares

Median Household Income

Rogersville

$47,500

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rogersville

$192,800

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.8%

$25K-$50K 35.3%

$50K-$100K 16.3%

$100K+ 26.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

5.7%

$25K-$30K

10.4%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

6.9%

$40K-$45K

1.1%

$45K-$50K

12.0%

$50K-$60K

3.8%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

3.6%

$100K-$125K

12.7%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

1.1%

Employment

9.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

47.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.4%

Renter 45.6%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $627/mo 15.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

27.1%

55-74

18.9%

75+

10.8%

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+)

Rogersville Rankings in Tennessee

#120 Population of 502

#333 Median Income of 453

#191 Education of 502

#238 Home Value of 464

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Other Cities in Hawkins County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Church Hill	7,139	$65,526	6.4%	$211,000
Mount Carmel	5,472	$68,866	7.0%	$179,600
Bean Station	3,016	$44,785	18.3%	$164,600
Surgoinsville	1,911	$53,854	17.0%	$189,100
Bulls Gap	948	$52,857	21.3%	$178,500
Mooresburg	755	$43,387	31.3%	$181,100

Cities Similar to Rogersville

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Mount Pleasant	4,837	$50,108	$244,400	10.1%	22.8%
Selmer	4,488	$51,591	$155,900	15.2%	23.6%
Whiteville	4,530	$42,105	$124,400	2.7%	28.3%
Sparta	4,939	$50,080	$217,000	19.1%	14.3%
Huntingdon	4,441	$51,969	$160,500	27.1%	20.1%

Population Overview

Rogersville is a small community located in Tennessee, within Hawkins County. The total population is 4,647. It ranks as the 120th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rogersville is 37.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. 10.8% 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 Rogersville is $47,500. This is 32% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.9%. This is 111% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $192,800. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rogersville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% 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 Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 88.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rogersville, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rogersville, Tennessee?

Rogersville, Tennessee has a population of 4,647 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Rogersville, TN?

The median household income in Rogersville is $47,500, which is 41% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Rogersville, TN?

The poverty rate in Rogersville is 15.7%. This means approximately 675 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Rogersville, Tennessee?

Rogersville's population is 95.7% White, 2.5% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Rogersville, TN?

The median home value in Rogersville is $192,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

How educated is Rogersville, Tennessee?

20.5% of adults (25+) in Rogersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.