Sullivan County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sullivan County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47163
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 163
Geography
- Land Area
- 413.54 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.16 sq mi
- Total Area
- 429.71 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.509681
- Longitude
- -82.301336
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 159,099
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 128,621
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 155,569 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,531 | 2.2% |
| White | 147,643 | 92.8% |
| Black | 3,306 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1,023 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 174 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 126,457 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,164 | 1.7% |
| White | 120,856 | 94.0% |
| Black | 3,359 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1,101 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,103 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 76 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 160,624
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,331
- Poverty Rate
- 15.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 24,426
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 148,461 | 92.4% |
| Black | 3,307 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1,204 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 100,619
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,669 | 11.6% |
| Republican | 39,699 | 39.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 49,251 | 48.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 46,999 | 46.7% |
| Female | 53,619 | 53.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 91,188 | 90.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,491 | 1.5% |
| Black | 898 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 641 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 41,897
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 38,665 | 42.4% |
| Hispanic | 427 | 28.6% |
| Black | 234 | 26.1% |
| Asian | 199 | 31.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 20,674 | 44.0% |
| Female | 21,223 | 39.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 30,632 (26.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 31,690 (26.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 76,324
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $221,420
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $908
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.