Kingsport, Tennessee Population 2022
Kingsport is a city located in Sullivan County Tennessee. Kingsport has a 2020 population of 54,490. Kingsport is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 2.90% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,953 in 2010.
The average household income in Kingsport is $68,279 with a poverty rate of 19.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $666 per month, and the median house value is $149,100. The median age in Kingsport is 44.5 years, 41.4 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
Kingsport Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kingsportwas:
- White: 91.32%
- Black or African American: 3.64%
- Two or more races: 3.25%
- Asian: 0.96%
- Other race: 0.55%
- Native American: 0.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.14%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 309,480 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 309,098 | -382 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 308,623 | -475 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 307,811 | -812 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 307,198 | -613 | -0.20% |
| 2015 | 306,279 | -919 | -0.30% |
| 2016 | 306,017 | -262 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 306,496 | 479 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 306,736 | 240 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 307,202 | 466 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 307,668 | 466 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 308,134 | 466 | 0.15% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,039 | 91.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,953 | 3.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 78 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 513 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.14% |
| Some Other Race | 296 | 0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1,746 | 3.25% |
Kingsport Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,987 | 2.2 | 62.1 |
| Married | 9,816 | 2.92 | 83.1 |
| Male | 919 | 2.95 | 37.9 |
| Female | 3,457 | 2.84 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 9,795 | 1.18 | 50.9 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,353 | 3.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,260 | 8.30% |
| High School Graduate | 12,715 | 32.36% |
| Some College | 7,727 | 19.66% |
| Associates Degree | 3,085 | 7.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,885 | 17.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,273 | 10.87% |
Kingsport Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Asian | 331 | 282 | 191 |
| Other Race | 191 | 100 | 67 |
| White | 36,549 | 32,478 | 10,621 |
| Hispanic | 524 | 356 | 119 |
| 2+ Races | 556 | 472 | 96 |
| Black | 1,378 | 1,139 | 113 |
| Native American | 45 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$32,470
Average Earnings
$43,456
Average Male
$27,424
Average Female
Kingsport Language by Age
Kingsport Language
97.03% of Kingsport residents speak only English, while 2.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.51% of the population.
Kingsport Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 78 | 42 | 53.85% |
| Black | 1,886 | 778 | 41.25% |
| Multiple | 1,738 | 510 | 29.34% |
| Hispanic | 1,035 | 260 | 25.12% |
| White | 47,680 | 8,819 | 18.50% |
| Asian | 513 | 49 | 9.55% |
| Other | 97 | NaN% |
19.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.81%
Male Poverty Rate
21.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kingsport
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kingsport is Native, with 53.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kingsport is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.74%.
Kingsport Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Kingsport Married by Age and Sex
Kingsport Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Kingsport Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,173 | 10.44% |
| Black | 90 | 6.02% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 2.00% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 8.72% |
Kingsport Veterans by Education
14.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
62.21%
Born in Kingsport
97.94%
Native Born
2.06%
Foreign Born
0.91%
Non Citizen
1.15%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.94% of Kingsport residents were born in the United States, with 62.21% having been born in Tennessee. 0.91% 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 | 5,692 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 11,914 | 6,222 | 7.67% |
| 1940 | 14,404 | 2,490 | 1.92% |
| 1950 | 19,571 | 5,167 | 3.11% |
| 1960 | 26,314 | 6,743 | 3.00% |
| 1970 | 31,938 | 5,624 | 1.96% |
| 1980 | 32,027 | 89 | 0.03% |
| 1990 | 36,365 | 4,338 | 1.28% |
| 2000 | 44,905 | 8,540 | 2.13% |
| 2010 | 52,953 | 8,048 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 52,924 | -29 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 52,739 | -185 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 52,817 | 78 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 52,822 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 52,757 | -65 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 52,521 | -236 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 53,487 | 966 | 1.84% |
| 2018 | 54,006 | 519 | 0.97% |
| 2019 | 54,127 | 121 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 54,248 | 121 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 54,369 | 121 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 54,490 | 121 | 0.22% |