Elizabethton, Tennessee Population 2022
Elizabethton is a city located in Carter County Tennessee. Elizabethton has a 2020 population of 13,311. It is also the county seat of Carter County. Elizabethton is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -6.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,224 in 2010.
The average household income in Elizabethton is $50,619 with a poverty rate of 23.23%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $635 per month, and the median house value is $122,000. The median age in Elizabethton is 42.1 years, 34.7 years for males, and 45 years for females.
Elizabethton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elizabethtonwas:
- White: 90.96%
- Black or African American: 5.13%
- Two or more races: 1.43%
- Asian: 1.39%
- Other race: 1.10%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,341 | 90.96% |
| Black or African American | 696 | 5.13% |
| Asian | 188 | 1.39% |
| Some Other Race | 149 | 1.10% |
| Two or More Races | 194 | 1.43% |
Elizabethton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,158 | 2.35 | 57.7 |
| Married | 2,090 | 3.13 | 74.4 |
| Male | 265 | 2.6 | 56.2 |
| Female | 894 | 3.07 | 32 |
| Non Family | 1,909 | 1.14 | 51.6 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 484 | 5.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 706 | 7.61% |
| High School Graduate | 3,233 | 34.85% |
| Some College | 2,220 | 23.93% |
| Associates Degree | 803 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,104 | 11.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 727 | 7.84% |
Elizabethton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 69 | 48 | 19 |
| White | 8,503 | 7,457 | 1,750 |
| Hispanic | 106 | 61 | 15 |
| Black | 521 | 494 | 47 |
| Asian | 101 | 44 | |
| Other Race | 39 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 27.54%.
$30,590
Average Earnings
$34,290
Average Male
$26,452
Average Female
Elizabethton Language by Age
Elizabethton Language
96.02% of Elizabethton residents speak only English, while 3.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
Elizabethton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 600 | 285 | 47.50% |
| White | 10,829 | 2,335 | 21.56% |
| Other | 147 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 384 | 182 | 47.40% |
| Multiple | 140 | 15 | 10.71% |
23.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.99%
Male Poverty Rate
26.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elizabethton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elizabethton is Black, with 47.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elizabethton is Multiple, with 10.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.74%.
Elizabethton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Elizabethton Married by Age and Sex
Elizabethton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Elizabethton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 796 | 8.13% |
| Black | 36 | 6.63% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 9.09% |
Elizabethton Veterans by Education
1.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.18%
Born in Elizabethton
97.17%
Native Born
2.83%
Foreign Born
2.09%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.17% of Elizabethton residents were born in the United States, with 64.18% having been born in Tennessee. 2.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 2,749 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 8,093 | 5,344 | 11.40% |
| 1940 | 8,516 | 423 | 0.51% |
| 1950 | 10,754 | 2,238 | 2.36% |
| 1960 | 10,896 | 142 | 0.13% |
| 1970 | 12,269 | 1,373 | 1.19% |
| 1980 | 12,431 | 162 | 0.13% |
| 1990 | 11,931 | -500 | -0.41% |
| 2000 | 13,372 | 1,441 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 14,224 | 852 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 14,299 | 75 | 0.53% |
| 2012 | 14,259 | -40 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 13,960 | -299 | -2.10% |
| 2014 | 13,646 | -314 | -2.25% |
| 2015 | 13,563 | -83 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 13,569 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 13,640 | 71 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 13,575 | -65 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 13,509 | -66 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 13,443 | -66 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 13,377 | -66 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 13,311 | -66 | -0.49% |