Demographics of Washington County, Tennessee

Washington County, Tennessee is one of the most beautiful regions in Appalachia, nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Population Demographics

Population: 127,440

Population Growth since April 1, 2010: 3.6%

Persons under 5 years of age: 5.1%

Persons under 18 years of age: 19.4%

Persons 65 years of age and older: 17.6%

Female persons: 51.1%

Male persons: 48.9%

Race and Hispanic Origin

White/Caucasian: 91.8%

Black or African American: 4.4%

American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%

Asian: 1.5%

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Two or More Races: 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%

White, Not Hispanic or Latino: 89%

Population Characteristics

Veterans:11,501

Foreign Born: 3.6%

Housing

Housing Units: 59,881

Owner Occupied Housing Unit Rate: 66.2%

Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units 2011 – 2015: $145,800

Median Homeowner Monthly Cost (with a mortgage) 2011 – 2015: $1,079

Median Homeowner Monthly Cost (without a mortgage) 2011 – 2015: $334

Median Gross Rent 2011 – 2015: $692

Families and Living Arrangements

Households 2011 – 2015: 52,638

Persons per Household 2011 – 2015: 2.29

Persons living in the same house they were a year ago 2011 – 2015: 84.9%

Persons over 5 years of age speaking a language other than English at home 2011 – 2015: 4.5%

Education

High School Graduation Rate for Persons 25 Years of Age and older 2011 – 2015: 88.1%

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher for Persons 25 Years of Age and older 2011 – 2015: 30.6%

Health

Persons Under 65 Years of Age Living with a Disability 2011 – 2015: 12.4%

Persons Without Health Insurance Under 65 Years of Age 2011 – 2015: 11.5%

Economy

In Civilian Labor Force 16 Years of Age and Older 2011 – 2015: 59.2%

Women in Civilian Labor Force 16 Years of Age and Older 2011 – 2015: 54.3%

Total Accommodation and Food Services Sales, 2012 ($1,000): 278,536

Total Health Care and Social Assistance Receipts, 2012 ($1,000): 1,641,251

Total Manufacturers Shipments, 2012 ($1,000): 1,503,724

Total Merchant Wholesaler Sales, 2012 ($1,000): 791,346

Total Retail Sales, 2012 ($1,000): 2,011,547

** Source: US Census Bureau **