37742 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 37742, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

37742 is a zip code in Blount County and Loudon County, Tennessee, which covers District 6, District 7, and District 3, with a total population of 6,289 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 37742 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 37742.

The estimated population of people living in 37742 is 6,289, with a median age of 38.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 37742 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,289
 -1.15% +3.39%
2020
6,362
+1.76%
-
2019
6,252
+1.71%
-
2018
6,147
+1.05%
-
2017
6,083
 - -

Population of 37742 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 37742 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
97.1%
98%
 -0.92%
Black/African American
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.6%
0.8%
 -25.00%
Asian
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.9%
 +33.33%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 37742 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 37742 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 37742 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 37742 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.4 -6.8% 35.6 -8.25% 41.5 -4.6%
2020 41.2 -7.83% 38.8 -1.27% 43.5 -9.19%
2019 44.7 -3.87% 39.3 -3.44% 47.9 -2.04%
2018 46.5 -1.69% 40.7 -4.24% 48.9 -3.36%
2017 47.3 - 42.5 - 50.6 -

The median age of the 37742 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 37742 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 413 +60.67% 239 +46.3% 695 361
10 to 19 434 -46.27% 194 +11.64% 261 200
20 to 29 391 21.06% 337 -7.01% 376 304
30 to 39 303 +46.01% 263 +95.92% 467 576
40 to 49 361 +34.4% 363 -18.71% 491 276
50 to 59 516 -25.55% 600 -38.32% 387 398
60 to 69 391 0.23% 408 -27.31% 380 305
70+ 420 -14.32% 450 +5.69% 350 462

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 37742 zip code is $72,601.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 37742.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,316.00
  • 45 to 64
    $92,866.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,069.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 37742 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 37742, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 37742 is currently $88,593.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.81% of households in 37742 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 37742 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.39%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.24%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.21%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 37742 is $34,658.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 37742 by the total population of 37742.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 37742 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 37742 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 37742 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 37742 zip over the age of 16 is 4,995.

Of those people, a total of 62.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 37742 is 61.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 37742 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 223 31.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 257 77.00% 2.50%
25 to 29 years 423 71.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 686 87.90% 6.10%
35 to 44 years 596 85.60% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 885 89.50% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 428 75.50% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 326 62.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 807 12.50% 15.80%
75 years and over 364 9.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 37742. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,834 64.00% 2.10%
Black or African American 27 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 23 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 8 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 97 50.50% 61.20%
Hispanic or Latino 31 22.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,823 64.10% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 37742 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 37742 is 3,045, with median earnings of $39,692.00.

Women in 37742 are earning approximately 70.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,045 $39,692.00
Male 1,701 $50,846.00
Female 1,344 $35,754.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 37742 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 205 $61,417.00
Business and Financial 122 $54,545.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 68 $58,214.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 243 $36,337.00
Healthcare Support 202 $23,171.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 75 $9,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 86 $38,235.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $57,885.00
Sales 505 $36,510.00
Office and Administrative Support 392 $34,773.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $50,417.00
Construction and Extraction 106 $21,977.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 259 $63,178.00
Production 416 $64,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 96 $50,313.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 37742 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 37742.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 78 $165,833.00 127 $53,828.00
Business and Financial 69 $59,219.00 53 $53,920.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $0.00 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 59 $57,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $0.00 235 $36,260.00
Healthcare Support 101 $13,467.00 101 $35,603.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 57 $10,625.00 18 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 82 $38,382.00 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 27 $36,875.00
Sales 299 $37,030.00 206 $10,682.00
Office and Administrative Support 31 $0.00 361 $33,466.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $50,417.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 95 $21,657.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 259 $63,178.00 0 $0.00
Production 360 $68,233.00 56 $32,885.00
Transportation and Material Moving 60 $65,833.00 36 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,391 households in 37742, with an average household size of 2.63 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,710 families living in the 37742 zip code with an average family size of 3.16 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 37742:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,518 48 144 681
Average Household Size 3.1 3.04 4.31 1.19
Total Families 1,518 48 144 0
Average Household Size 3.1 2.81 3.92 0

Poverty

Of the 1,710 families living in 37742, 5.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 37742:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,815 housing units in 37742.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,391 84.94%
Vacant 424 15.06%

7.67% of the total 2,815 housing units in 37742 are rental units. This is approximately 216 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,167 are occupied by the owner - or 76.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 37742 is $857.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 37742 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    8
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    134
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    82
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 37742 is $238,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 37742 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    59
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    104
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    353
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    424
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    637
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    454
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    136
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 37742. The chart below shows the number of properties in 37742 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    305
  • 1940 to 1949
    146
  • 1950 to 1959
    49
  • 1960 to 1969
    205
  • 1970 to 1979
    353
  • 1980 to 1989
    294
  • 1990 to 1999
    460
  • 2000 to 2009
    769
  • 2010 to 2013
    222
  • 2014 or later
    12

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 37742 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    21
  • 1 vehicle available
    461
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,184
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    725

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 37742 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 37742 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 37742.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    53
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    55
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    245
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    381
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    381
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    233
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    471
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    67
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    249
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    438
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    245
  • 90 or more minutes
    60

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 37742 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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