Roane County, Tennessee Population 2022
Roane County, Tennessee's estimated population is 53,754 with a growth rate of 0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Roane County, Tennessee is the 32nd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 54,169 and has seen a growth of -0.77% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 5,581 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 7,895 | 2,314 | 41.46% |
| 1830 | 11,341 | 3,446 | 43.65% |
| 1840 | 10,948 | -393 | -3.47% |
| 1850 | 12,185 | 1,237 | 11.30% |
| 1860 | 13,583 | 1,398 | 11.47% |
| 1870 | 15,622 | 2,039 | 15.01% |
| 1880 | 15,237 | -385 | -2.46% |
| 1890 | 17,418 | 2,181 | 14.31% |
| 1900 | 22,738 | 5,320 | 30.54% |
| 1910 | 22,860 | 122 | 0.54% |
| 1920 | 24,624 | 1,764 | 7.72% |
| 1930 | 24,477 | -147 | -0.60% |
| 1940 | 27,795 | 3,318 | 13.56% |
| 1950 | 31,665 | 3,870 | 13.92% |
| 1960 | 39,133 | 7,468 | 23.58% |
| 1970 | 38,881 | -252 | -0.64% |
| 1980 | 48,425 | 9,544 | 24.55% |
| 1990 | 47,227 | -1,198 | -2.47% |
| 2010 | 54,169 | 6,942 | 14.70% |
| 2011 | 53,988 | -181 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 53,615 | -373 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 53,161 | -454 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 52,852 | -309 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 52,770 | -82 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 52,944 | 174 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 53,020 | 76 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 53,258 | 238 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 53,382 | 124 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 53,506 | 124 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 53,630 | 124 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 53,754 | 124 | 0.23% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,925 | 93.61% |
| Black or African American | 1,275 | 2.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 226 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 412 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 237 | 0.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1,238 | 2.32% |
Roane County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,596 | 2.43 | 75.6 |
| Married | 11,572 | 2.98 | 85 |
| Male | 1,010 | 3.17 | 70.4 |
| Female | 2,025 | 3.36 | 64.8 |
| Non Family | 6,989 | 1.15 | 64 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,393 | 3.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,618 | 6.64% |
| High School Graduate | 14,889 | 37.78% |
| Some College | 9,558 | 24.25% |
| Associates Degree | 3,432 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,497 | 11.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,025 | 7.68% |
Roane County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 318 | 233 | 137 |
| Hispanic | 663 | 657 | 171 |
| Black | 951 | 901 | 203 |
| White | 37,031 | 33,219 | 7,003 |
| 2+ Races | 413 | 355 | 22 |
| Other Race | 148 | 148 | 6 |
| Native American | 158 | 158 | |
| Islander | 18 | 18 |
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 asian people with a rate of 43.08%.
$35,431
Average Earnings
$45,366
Average Male
$28,955
Average Female
Roane County, Tennessee Language by Age
Roane County, Tennessee Language
97.17% of Roane County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.15% of the population.
Roane County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,187 | 271 | 22.83% |
| Hispanic | 1,030 | 206 | 20.00% |
| Native | 226 | 38 | 16.81% |
| White | 48,755 | 6,557 | 13.45% |
| Asian | 412 | 10 | 2.43% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 1,233 | 74 | 6.00% |
13.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.83%
Male Poverty Rate
14.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Roane County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roane County, Tennessee is Black, with 22.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roane County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 6.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.38%.
Roane County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Roane County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
Roane County, Tennessee 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.
Roane County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,971 | 12.18% |
| Black | 149 | 14.34% |
| Asian | 14 | 4.02% |
| Other Race | 27 | 14.21% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 8.17% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 12.08% |
Roane County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
5.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
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
65.37%
Born in Roane County, Tennessee
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.98% of Roane County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 65.37% having been born in Tennessee. 0.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990