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The City of Kingsport had a population of 56,262 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Kingsport ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Tennessee. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Kingsport is located at latitude 36.5484 and longitude -82.5618 in Sullivan County. The formal boundaries for the City of Kingsport encompass a land area of 53.2 sq. miles and a water area of 0.93 sq. miles. Sullivan County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for City of Kingsport are located in Sullivan County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Hawkins County.
The City of Kingsport has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Kingsport is located within Commissioner District 11, a minor civil division (MCD) of Sullivan County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,262 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,060 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,490 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,414 |
| Median Home Value | $234,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,842 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,042 (54.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,979 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,821 (10.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 25,021 |
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Family Households | 14,497 (57.9%) |
The table below compares Kingsport to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 13 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 69 | 86th |
| Median Household Income | # 310 | 39th |
| Per Capita Income | # 129 | 75th |
| Diversity Index | # 267 | 47th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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