Spring City town, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Spring City town is a small community located in Tennessee. The total population is 2,299. It ranks as the 192nd most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Spring City town is 47.6 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.7% 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 Spring City town is $35,957. This is 46% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 54% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 13.1%. This is 176% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $151,600. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Spring City town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Spring City town, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 504 Census-designated places in Tennessee. For official data, visit data.census.gov.