State
County
Land Area (mi²)
52.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,034.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.22% (121)
Growth Since 2010
12.79% (6,164)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Kingsport, Tennessee Population 2021
54,369
Kingsport is a city located in Sullivan County Tennessee. With a 2020 population of 54,369, it is the 12th largest city in Tennessee and the 724th largest city in the United States . Kingsport is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 12.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,205 in 2010. Kingsport reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 53 miles, Kingsport has a population density of 1,035 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kingsport is $68,279 with a poverty rate of 18.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $655 per month, and the median house value is $145,800. 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: 91.19%
- Black or African American: 3.54%
- Two or more races: 3.26%
- Asian: 1.21%
- Other race: 0.50%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.16%
- Native American: 0.14%
The current population of Kingsport, Tennessee is 54,369 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 54,127.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 48,205.
Kingsport, Tennessee Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 308,134 | 466 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 307,668 | 466 | 0.15% |
| 2019 | 307,202 | 466 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 306,736 | 240 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 306,496 | 479 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 306,017 | -262 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 306,279 | -919 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 307,198 | -613 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 307,811 | -812 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 308,623 | -475 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 309,098 | -382 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 309,480 | 0.00% |
Kingsport Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,671 | 91.19% |
| Black or African American | 1,889 | 3.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1,742 | 3.26% |
| Asian | 646 | 1.21% |
| Some Other Race | 267 | 0.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 77 | 0.14% |
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Kingsport Population by Race
Kingsport Population Pyramid $2021
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Kingsport Population by Age
Kingsport Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,640 | 2.22 | 62.3 |
| Married | 10,126 | 2.93 | 81.7 |
| Non Family | 9,367 | 1.14 | 50.2 |
| Female | 3,183 | 2.87 | 43.3 |
| Male | 964 | 3.05 | 39.5 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
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Kingsport Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,596 | 4.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,009 | 7.74% |
| High School Graduate | 12,936 | 33.28% |
| Some College | 7,918 | 20.37% |
| Associates Degree | 2,874 | 7.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,299 | 16.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,236 | 10.90% |
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Kingsport Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Kingsport Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,095 | 32,046 | 9,991 |
| Black | 1,303 | 1,065 | 114 |
| 2+ Races | 569 | 466 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 497 | 297 | 87 |
| Asian | 421 | 401 | 234 |
| Other Race | 129 | 75 | 47 |
| Native American | 48 | 48 | |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Kingsport Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,762
Average Earnings
$41,896
Average Male
$26,015
Average Female
Kingsport Earnings by Educational Attainment
Kingsport Language by Age
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Kingsport Language
96.69% of Kingsport residents speak only English, while 3.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.67% of the population.
Kingsport Language
Kingsport Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47,130 | 8,323 | 17.66% |
| Black | 1,828 | 704 | 38.51% |
| Multiple | 1,742 | 459 | 26.35% |
| Hispanic | 1,208 | 438 | 36.26% |
| Other | 267 | 136 | 50.94% |
| Asian | 646 | 55 | 8.51% |
| Native | 77 | 42 | 54.55% |
18.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.79%
Male Poverty Rate
19.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kingsport
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kingsport is Native, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kingsport is Asian, with 8.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.06%.
Kingsport Poverty
Kingsport Poverty Rate by Education
Kingsport Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Kingsport Married by Age and Sex
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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
Kingsport Marital Status
Kingsport Veterans by War
Kingsport Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,947 | 10.00% |
| Black | 90 | 6.13% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 10.02% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 3.61% |
Kingsport Veterans by Race
Kingsport Veterans by Education
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12.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
Kingsport Veterans by Education
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53.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Kingsport Employment by Age
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Kingsport Employment by Race
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Kingsport Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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63.23%
Born in Kingsport
97.59%
Native Born
2.41%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.59% of Kingsport residents were born in the United States, with 63.23% having been born in Tennessee. 1.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Kingsport Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54,369 | 121 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 54,248 | 121 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | 54,127 | 121 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 54,006 | 519 | 0.97% |
| 2017 | 53,487 | 966 | 1.84% |
| 2016 | 52,521 | -236 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 52,757 | -65 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 52,822 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 52,817 | 78 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 52,739 | -185 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 52,924 | -29 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 52,953 | 8,048 | 1.66% |
| 2000 | 44,905 | 8,540 | 2.13% |
| 1990 | 36,365 | 4,338 | 1.28% |
| 1980 | 32,027 | 89 | 0.03% |
| 1970 | 31,938 | 5,624 | 1.96% |
| 1960 | 26,314 | 6,743 | 3.00% |
| 1950 | 19,571 | 5,167 | 3.11% |
| 1940 | 14,404 | 2,490 | 1.92% |
| 1930 | 11,914 | 6,222 | 7.67% |
| 1920 | 5,692 | 0.00% |