State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
644.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00% ()
Growth Since 2010
8.39% (194)
Sewanee, Tennessee Population 2021
2,505
Sewanee is a city located in Franklin County Tennessee. Sewanee has a 2020 population of 2,505. Sewanee is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 8.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,311 in 2010. Sewanee reached it's highest population of in .
The average household income in Sewanee is $125,999 with a poverty rate of 5.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $919 per month, and the median house value is $269,500. The median age in Sewanee is 21.4 years, 21.9 years for males, and 21.2 years for females.
Sewanee Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sewaneewas:
- White: 89.94%
- Two or more races: 5.91%
- Asian: 2.32%
- Black or African American: 1.84%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Sewanee, Tennessee is 2,505 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,505.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,311.
Sewanee, Tennessee Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,253 | 89.94% |
| Two or More Races | 148 | 5.91% |
| Asian | 58 | 2.32% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 1.84% |
Loading...
Sewanee Population by Race
Sewanee Population Pyramid $2021
Loading...
Sewanee Population by Age
Sewanee Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 469 | 1.88 | 80.8 |
| Married | 230 | 2.55 | 94.3 |
| Non Family | 220 | 1.09 | 69.5 |
| Female | 10 | 2.1 | 0 |
| Male | 9 | 4.11 | 100 |
2.54
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
Loading...
Sewanee Households by Type
Loading...
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 3.71% |
| High School Graduate | 57 | 7.83% |
| Some College | 12 | 1.65% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 0.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 197 | 27.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 416 | 57.14% |
Loading...
Sewanee Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sewanee Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 629 | 588 | 519 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Sewanee Educational Attainment by Race
Sewanee Language by Age
Loading...
Sewanee Language
93.18% of Sewanee residents speak only English, while 6.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.81% of the population.
Sewanee Language
Sewanee Poverty by Race
Loading...
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 716 | 28 | 3.91% |
| Multiple | 108 | 23 | 21.30% |
5.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.67%
Male Poverty Rate
3.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sewanee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sewanee is Multiple, with 21.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sewanee is White, with 3.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.32%.
Sewanee Poverty
Sewanee Poverty Rate by Education
Sewanee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
19.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.6%
Male Marriage Rate
17.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Sewanee Married by Age and Sex
Loading...
Sewanee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Sewanee Marital Status by Race
Sewanee Marital Status
Sewanee Veterans by War
Loading...
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 3.25% |
Sewanee Veterans by Race
Sewanee Veterans by Education
Loading...
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sewanee Veterans by Education
Loading...
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
Sewanee Employment by Age
Loading...
Sewanee Employment by Race
Loading...
Sewanee Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Loading...
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
Loading...
17.84%
Born in Sewanee
95.17%
Native Born
4.83%
Foreign Born
4.03%
Non Citizen
0.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.17% of Sewanee residents were born in the United States, with 17.84% having been born in Tennessee. 4.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Sewanee Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,505 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 2,505 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 2,505 | 153 | 6.51% |
| 2018 | 2,352 | -25 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 2,377 | -126 | -5.03% |
| 2016 | 2,503 | -139 | -5.26% |
| 2015 | 2,642 | -42 | -1.56% |
| 2014 | 2,684 | -227 | -7.80% |
| 2013 | 2,911 | -48 | -1.62% |
| 2012 | 2,959 | 178 | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 2,781 | 470 | 20.34% |
| 2010 | 2,311 | 0.00% |