U.S. County · Profile

Grainger County

24.7KTotal Population
88Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+19.75%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Grainger County has a population of 24,681 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Grainger County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.8%23,644
Hispanic or Latino3.6%889
Two or More Races2.1%518
Black or African American1.4%346
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%74
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%49
Asian0.1%25
Some Other Race0.1%25

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Grainger County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$47,098
36.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,545
30.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.6%
53.0% above national average
Median Age
45.6 years

Income & Poverty

$47,098Median Household Income
$26,545Per Capita Income
17.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,098$64,393
Families$60,441$79,280
Married-couple Families$60,441$67,694
Nonfamily Households$22,178$23,952

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Grainger County, Tennessee.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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