U.S. County · Profile

Sullivan County

162.1KTotal Population
393Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+5.91%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Sullivan County has a population of 162,135 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.2%151,110
Two or More Races3.0%4,864
Hispanic or Latino2.2%3,567
Black or African American2.0%3,243
Asian0.8%1,297
Some Other Race0.8%1,297
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%324
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$54,357
27.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$33,934
11.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.2%
32.2% above national average
Median Age
45.2 years

Income & Poverty

$54,357Median Household Income
$33,934Per Capita Income
15.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$54,357$77,959
Families$71,464$93,841
Married-couple Families$71,464$80,040
Nonfamily Households$33,535$36,218

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 Sullivan 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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