Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN

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2023 Population
105,986
0.352% 1-year decline
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
46.4
0.651% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
17.4%
1.78% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$50,870
5.21% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$163,100
10.2% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
40,552
9.49% 1-year decline

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In 2023, Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN had a population of 106k people with a median age of 46.4 and a median household income of $50,870. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN declined from 106,360 to 105,986, a −0.352% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,349 to $50,870, a 5.21% increase.

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3.11% of the households in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN are Milligan University (368 degrees awarded in 2023) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton (361 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN was $163,100, and the homeownership rate was 76.1%.

Most people in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN is home to a population of 106k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of N/A, NaNk% of Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In N/A, there were N/A times more N/A residents (N/A people) in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were N/A N/A and N/A N/A residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN are Spanish (2,246 households), Arabic (240 households), and German (173 households).

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%
2023 Citizenship
98.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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Diversity

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    488 ± 541 people
  2. Guatemala
    103 ± 249 people
  3. Jordan
    99 ± 244 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 488 Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN residents, followed by Guatemala with 103 and Jordan with 99.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    2,246 households (2.21%)
  2. Arabic
    240 households (0.237%)
  3. German
    173 households (0.171%)

3.11% of the households in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN was Spanish. 2.21% of the households in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,917 ± 316
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,461 ± 285
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    920 ± 214

Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN employs 40.6k people. In N/A, the largest industries in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN were N/A, and the highest paying industries were N/A.

Males in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,680. The income inequality in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.407, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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Occupations

40.6k
2023 Value
−9.49%
1 Year decline
± −9.49%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −9.49%, from 44.8k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,216 people), Retail salespersons (1,071 people), and Registered nurses (1,037 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40.6k
2023 Value
−9.49%
1 Year decline
± −9.49%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −9.49%, from 44.8k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN, are N/A. This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,472
Median earning men ± $1,572
$31,809
Median earning women ± $1,666

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($150,609), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,066), and Manufacturing ($50,983).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($43,537), Information ($40,887), and Manufacturing ($39,442).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.04%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn
Senator from Tennessee1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Bill Hagerty
Senator from Tennessee2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN awarded 729 degrees. The student population of Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 1,277 male students and 1,016 female students.

The median tuition cost in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $37,700.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,293 students enrolled in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN, 55.7% men and 44.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,817 records, of which 44.4% were women and 55.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    24 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    42 degrees awarded
  3. General Health & Physical Education
    24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN was General Psychology with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Milligan University
    368 degrees awarded
  2. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
    361 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Milligan University with 368 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (33.4k), Some college (19k), and Secondary Education (13.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN was $163,100 in 2023, which is 0.538 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $148,000 to $163,100, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN is 76.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$163,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,833
$33,986
Median Property Taxes
±$1,350

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

76.1%
Homeownership
2023
68.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 76.1% of the housing units in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$50,870
Median Household Income
± $1,992
N/A
Number of Households
± N/A

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN grew to $50,870 from the previous year's value of $48,349.

The following chart displays the households in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

0.407
2023 Wage GINI in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN
0.423
2022 Wage GINI in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN

In 2023, the income inequality in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN was 0.407 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.82% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (83.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (7.21%)
  3. Carpooled (7.1%)

In 2023, 83.3% of workers in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.21%) and those who carpooled to work (7.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

25.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN (17.7k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

88% of the population of Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 34.7% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 17.6% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 3.75% on military or VA plans.

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By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in N/A

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

12%
Uninsured
34.7%
Employer Coverage
18.7%
Medicaid
17.6%
Medicare
13.3%
Non-Group
3.75%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN grew by 1.51% from 11.9% to 12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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