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Grainger County

State:
Tennessee
County Seat:
Rutledge

Grainger County's estimated 2025 population is 25,673 with a growth rate of 1.97% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Grainger County is the 60th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 22,718 and has seen a growth of 13.01% since that time.

25,673
Total Population
91
Population Density (mi²)
60
Population Rank (State)
496 1.97%
Annual Population Growth

Grainger County Population

Grainger County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Grainger County includes 96.03% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Other race

Asian

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White22,97896.03%
Two or more races4601.92%
Black or African American2691.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1120.47%
Native American410.17%
Other race350.15%
Asian340.14%

Grainger County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Grainger County's average per capita income is $36,963. Household income levels show a median of $51,351. The poverty rate stands at 16.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$77,969-
Families$66,264$85,095
Households$51,351$68,952
Non Families$22,990$32,508

$36,963

Average Income

$51,351

Median Household Income

16.36%

Poverty Rate